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Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge – River Nith loop from Dumfries

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Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge – River Nith loop from Dumfries

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Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge – River Nith loop from Dumfries

01:04

10.2km

60m

Running

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.40 km

Dock Park

Highlight • Structure

The park was established in the 19th century, serving the community of Dumfries with its riverside location along the River Nith.

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2

2.47 km

Sir John Franklin Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

3

3.71 km

View of the River Nith and Distant Hills

Highlight • River

Great views in the evening and the walk along the river can be extended

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4

7.71 km

Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura

Highlight • Monument

A treasure house of history in Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries Museum tells the story of the land and people of the region. Look out for fossil footprints left by prehistoric …

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5

8.93 km

Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The bridge over the Nith just south of Dumfries town center on NCN route 7 built in honour of Kirkpatrick Macmillan, inventor of the pedal bike.

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6

8.96 km

River Nith

Highlight • River

As Scotland's seventh-longest river, the Nith flows for over 70 miles before emptying into the Solway Firth.

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

2.62 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.27 km

3.30 km

2.43 km

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Wednesday 1 July

17°C

11°C

21 %

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