River Nith – Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge loop from Troqueer

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River Nith – Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge loop from Troqueer

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River Nith – Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge loop from Troqueer

02:07

20.3km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.66 km

River Nith

Highlight • River

As Scotland's seventh-longest river, the Nith flows for over 70 miles before emptying into the Solway Firth.

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1.69 km

Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The bridge over the Nith just south of Dumfries town center on NCN route 7 built in honour of Kirkpatrick Macmillan, inventor of the pedal bike.

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4.38 km

Dock Park

Highlight • Structure

The park was established in the 19th century, serving the community of Dumfries with its riverside location along the River Nith.

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18.9 km

Sir John Franklin Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

20.2 km

View of the River Nith and Distant Hills

Highlight • River

Great views in the evening and the walk along the river can be extended

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20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.69 km

5.84 km

3.39 km

1.09 km

290 m

Surfaces

9.68 km

8.05 km

2.28 km

290 m

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

6°C

67 %

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River Nith – Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge loop from Troqueer

River Nith

Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge

Dock Park

Sir John Franklin Memorial

View of the River Nith and Distant Hills

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