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Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Castle Douglas

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Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Castle Douglas

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Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Castle Douglas

01:50

31.2km

190m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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982 m

View of Carlingwark Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small park area on the banks of Carlingwalk Loch, great for views and wldfowl.

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13.1 km

Old River Dee bridge. Near Kirkcudbright

Highlight • Other

15.6 km

Wicker Horse

Highlight • Monument

The wicker horse is an 18-foot-tall willow sculpture and a mascot for the town of Kirkcudbright. This version was crafted by Leat in 2023 after a previous structure had the …

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15.6 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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15.8 km

Mother and Child Statue

Highlight • Monument

The Mother and Child statue in Kirkcudbright is a memorial to sailors from Dumfries and Galloway who have been lost at sea. Located on the harbour front, the wooden sculpture …

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15.9 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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15.9 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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16.0 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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31.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

5.88 km

1.87 km

487 m

342 m

230 m

Surfaces

30.7 km

421 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 31 August

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Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Castle Douglas

View of Carlingwark Loch

Old River Dee bridge. Near Kirkcudbright

Wicker Horse

Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright

Mother and Child Statue

View of Kirkcudbright Bridge

Kirkcudbright Quay

Kirkcudbright Harbour

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