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Royal Burgh Of Kirkcudbright And District

MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Kirkcudbright

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United Kingdom

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South Scotland

Royal Burgh Of Kirkcudbright And District

MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Kirkcudbright

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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Kirkcudbright

02:33

9.70km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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582 m

Kirkcudbright Harbour

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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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728 m

Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright

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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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781 m

Wicker Horse

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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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8.50 km

Kirkcudbright Tolbooth

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This building served as the town's administrative hub, courthouse, and jail from the 17th century until the 19th century.

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8.84 km

MacLellan's Castle

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

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8.85 km

Kirkcudbright War Memorial

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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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8.99 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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9.01 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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9.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.65 km

2.93 km

1.29 km

841 m

Surfaces

6.33 km

3.04 km

337 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Weather

Monday 13 July

23°C

11°C

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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright Harbour

Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright

Wicker Horse

Kirkcudbright Tolbooth

MacLellan's Castle

Kirkcudbright War Memorial

View of Kirkcudbright Bridge

Kirkcudbright Quay

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