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Loch Ettrick – Quiet Country Road Near Moffat loop from Thornhill

Loch Ettrick – Quiet Country Road Near Moffat loop from Thornhill

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Loch Ettrick – Quiet Country Road Near Moffat loop from Thornhill

01:26

27.6km

340m

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 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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330 m

Marchbank Bakers Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

We stopped there and they had good quality pastries and friendly people. We had some delicious donuts, and packed meat, onion, and potato pies for the road. Delicious!

Tip by

11.5 km

Quiet Country Road Near Moffat

Highlight • Trail

Potholes

Tip by

17.1 km

View of the Galloways from Locherben Climb

Highlight • Climb

A view across the Galloways from top of the Locherben climb.

Tip by

18.5 km

Thornhill is a wonderful village between Dumfries and Sanquhar. It's defined by its broad streets and unique Victorian villas. There are plenty of great places to eat, shop and drink in this attractive hamlet.

Tip by

27.4 km

Lean Bean Café & Refill Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic café with delicious food, friendly staff, and a refill shop which is perfect for topping up on camping food like oats, dried fruit, cous cous etc.

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27.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

15.1 km

12.5 km

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 5 August

17°C

9°C

13 %

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Loch Ettrick – Quiet Country Road Near Moffat loop from Thornhill

Marchbank Bakers Tea Room

Ettrick Water

Loch Ettrick

Quiet Country Road Near Moffat

View of the Galloways from Locherben Climb

Ae Forest Café

Thornhill Horse Monument

Lean Bean Café & Refill Shop

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