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Glenkiln Reservoir – View of Lochfoot Reservoir loop from Dumfries

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Glenkiln Reservoir – View of Lochfoot Reservoir loop from Dumfries

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Glenkiln Reservoir – View of Lochfoot Reservoir loop from Dumfries

02:07

44.2km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.45 km for 5 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.50 km

Devorgilla Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

One of the oldest standing bridges in Scotland crosses the River Nith in Dumfries. Devorgilla Bridge is also sometimes known as Devorgilla's Bridge or the Old Bridge and is named …

Tip by

2

5.21 km

Kilnford Farm Shop & Farmhouse Kitchen Café

Highlight • Cafe

Farm shop selling local produce. Has a sit-down, indoor café as well as an outdoor Bothy selling burgers and rolls.

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15.4 km

Shaw Woof

Forest

4

16.3 km

Glenkiln Belted Galloway Cattle

Highlight • Natural

You might find these guys on the road.

Tip by

5

18.5 km

Glenkiln Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great views of one of Dumfriesshire's many lochs. The road alongside is well paved and a pleasure to ride.

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6

18.7 km

View of Lochfoot Reservoir

Highlight • Other

7

21.3 km

Speddoch Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

24.9 km

View of Bishop Forest Hill

Highlight • Trail

The decent from Bishop Forest hill is long and a bit gravelly in places, make sure your brakes are in good nick.

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27.6 km

Craigloft Wood

Forest

10

30.3 km

Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

B

44.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

3.38 km

1.73 km

653 m

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

12.3 km

394 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

4°C

34 %

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