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Kirkcudbright Quay – Sweetheart Abbey Ruins loop from New Abbey

Kirkcudbright Quay – Sweetheart Abbey Ruins loop from New Abbey

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Kirkcudbright Quay – Sweetheart Abbey Ruins loop from New Abbey

04:10

94.9km

750m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 78.9 km for 215 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.60 km

Shambellie Wood

Forest

30.3 km

Threave House and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Spectacular 19th century house and gardens that is now owned and maintained by National Trust Scotland. Loads to see an do in the 1500 acre estate.

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43.4 km

Kirkcudbright Quay

Highlight • Settlement

Pretty and lively quay with loads of restaurants and cafes. There's a good view of the bridge(s) and Maclellan's Castle so it's a nice place to stop for a break.

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67.4 km

7Stanes — Dalbeattie MTB tester loop

Highlight • Trail

This is the start of the 7Stanes MTB tester loop. Great to practice your skills before taking on the big circuit.

Tester loop has beginner, intermediate and hard sections with section bypass routes.

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79.0 km

Heugh Wood

Forest

89.7 km

View of the Nith Estuary from Drumbrun

Highlight • River

Great viewpoint out over the Nith Estuary. On a clear day you can see across to England. The road surface running parallel to the coast is pretty good too.

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94.8 km

Sweetheart Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Good tea room in New Abbey, or take the road to Beeswing at the bridge. the Loch Arthur tea and coffee shop has super homemade cakes and you can have …

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94.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.8 km

36.9 km

1.05 km

981 m

214 m

Surfaces

90.7 km

2.97 km

600 m

455 m

214 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

18°C

11°C

72 %

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Kirkcudbright Quay – Sweetheart Abbey Ruins loop from New Abbey

Threave House and Gardens

Kirkcudbright Quay

7Stanes — Dalbeattie MTB tester loop

View of the Nith Estuary from Drumbrun

Sweetheart Abbey Ruins

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