Dumfries to Caerlaverock Castle loop

Dumfries to Caerlaverock Castle loop

Easy

4.3

(3)

146

riders

Dumfries to Caerlaverock Castle loop

01:24

29.0km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.04 km

View of Criffel Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Flat ride on the NCN route 7 into or out of Dumfries. Great views over the water in both directions.

Tip by

14.8 km

Caerlaverock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to cycle down to and a lovely picnic area next door to stop

Tip by

27.4 km

Frothy Bike Company - coffee and bike shop (closed)

Highlight • Other

Frothy Bikes Café is highly recommended, great food, superb coffee and comfortable sofa's.

Ross in the bike shop is a fountain of knowledge on all things cycle, he and Richard …

Tip by

29.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

2.03 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

1.09 km

857 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

11°C

5°C

16 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

February 3, 2025,Kingholm Quay loop via Bankend.

Windy as buggery today, blowing from the south, so first 6-7 miles hard graft but pretty flat and not too bad out of the wind.

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