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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Dundrennan Abbey

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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Dundrennan Abbey

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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Dundrennan Abbey

01:47

27.8km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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10.3 km

MacLellan's Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Maclellan family built this magnificent castle in the centre of Kirkcudbright in the late 16th century.

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10.4 km

Kirkcudbright War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Kirkcudbright War Memorial is a bronze statue commemorating the town's soldiers who died in the First and Second World Wars. Located on Castle Street in front of the 16th-century …

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10.6 km

Kirkcudbright Harbour

Highlight • Structure

kirkcudbright Harbour is the busiest commercial fishing port in Dumfries and Galloway, located on the River Dee and adjacent to a 50-berth marina for leisure boats.

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10.7 km

Kirkcudbright Quay

Highlight • Settlement

Pretty and lively quay with loads of restaurants and cafes. There's a good view of the bridge(s) and Maclellan's Castle so it's a nice place to stop for a break.

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10.8 km

Kirkcudbright Bridge (also known as the Dee Bridge) dates from 1926 and features a 5-span reinforced concrete bow-string arch structure. It retains the cast-iron lamp standards from an earlier bow-truss …

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10.9 km

Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright

Highlight • Settlement

Kirkcudbright (pronounced ‘Kir-coo-brie’.) is a harbour town popular with artists. Set on the River Dee, it's an attractive place with colourful buildings, independent shops and castle ruins.

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20.0 km

Broad Yard Plantation

Forest

27.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

11.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

12.3 km

186 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 1 September

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97 %

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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Dundrennan Abbey

MacLellan's Castle

Kirkcudbright War Memorial

Kirkcudbright Harbour

Kirkcudbright Quay

View of Kirkcudbright Bridge

Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright

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