Rockcliffe Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Colvend

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Rockcliffe Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Colvend

Moderate

5.0

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Rockcliffe Beach – Kippford Waterfront loop from Colvend

01:19

11.7km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.48 km

Rockcliffe Beach

Highlight • Beach

Spectacular Rockcliffe beach set in the picturesque village of Rockcliffe. Go for a dip, grab an ice cream, or just take a seat and enjoy the views.

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4.29 km

Kippford Waterfront

Highlight • River

Attractive coastal village, ideal coffee stop.

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4.37 km

Kippford Estuary

Highlight • Beach

Fantastic stretch of running along the estuary of the river Urr in the charming little village of Kippford.

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4.44 km

The Anchor Pub

Highlight • Pub

the Anchor is a good little pub in a great location right on the water front. Grab the tables on the wall by the water for the most atmospheric pints!

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9.35 km

Shake, Rattle and Roll Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

A relatively flat singletrack section here typical of Dalbeattie - smoothish for a short section then into more natural feeling rock gardens. There's also a really nice rock drop here …

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10.4 km

Barean Loch

Highlight • Forest

Following the well made trail from Dalbeattie forest to Colvend you pass right by the shores of this beautiful wooded loch. There's a bench to stop and sit to appreciate

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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