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Wanlockhead Beam Engine – Thornhill Horse Monument loop from Thornhill

Wanlockhead Beam Engine – Thornhill Horse Monument loop from Thornhill

Moderate

4.3

(3)

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Wanlockhead Beam Engine – Thornhill Horse Monument loop from Thornhill

03:03

67.2km

710m

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: May 16, 2026

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After 66.3 km for 166 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.1 km

Dalveen Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

We did it on descent and it was wonderful. Described as the Glencoe of the South

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37.1 km

Wanlockhead – Highest Village in Scotland

Highlight • Climb

Not the hardest climb, awesome smooth tarmac going from East - West very fast…

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38.3 km

Wanlockhead Beam Engine is a water-powered pumping machine that was built in 1870. The last of its kind that survives in Britain, the industrial relic was constructed to pump water from the Straitsteps lead mine beneath it. The pump was used until around 1910. Commercial lead mining ceased at the site in 1928.

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39.1 km

Wanlockhead — Scotland’s highest village

Highlight • Settlement

60.2 km

Islahead

Forest

66.4 km

Briery Park

Forest

67.0 km

Thornhill Horse Monument

Highlight • Monument

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.

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67.1 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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67.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.0 km

26.5 km

1.83 km

412 m

248 m

188 m

Surfaces

65.7 km

817 m

290 m

208 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 23 May

18°C

9°C

0 %

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Wanlockhead Beam Engine – Thornhill Horse Monument loop from Thornhill

03:03h

67.2km

710m

Wanlockhead Beam Engine – Thornhill Horse Monument loop from Thornhill

Dalveen Pass

Wanlockhead – Highest Village in Scotland