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Drumlanrig Castle – Lowther Hill Road Climb loop from Thornhill

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Drumlanrig Castle – Lowther Hill Road Climb loop from Thornhill

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Drumlanrig Castle – Lowther Hill Road Climb loop from Thornhill

03:44

70.7km

1,040m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 7, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 1.08 km for 137 m

After 7.54 km for 339 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

374 m

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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1.10 km

Briery Park

Forest

3

6.56 km

Drumlanrig Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop outside the 'pink palace' for a breather before or after hitting the trails. There's also a bicycle museum next to the house which is worth checking out.

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4

6.70 km

Drumlanrig Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning view when cycling down the main drive towards the castle.

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7.63 km

Druid Loch

Lake

6

11.6 km

Quiet Road Along the River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Useful road to bypass the A76, via Drunlanrig Castle

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16.0 km

Eliock Wood

Forest

8

32.5 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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9

32.6 km

Lowther Hill Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Watch out for concrete channel at foot of descent - don’t hit it fast or hard if on road bike. A few metres before gate.

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10

41.1 km

Wanlockhead — Scotland’s highest village

Highlight • Settlement

B

70.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.5 km

2.87 km

2.69 km

836 m

609 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.8 km

13.5 km

617 m

609 m

146 m

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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