Tours over 40 miles (65km). |
Throughout Dumfries and Galloway Region |
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The self-led tours in this category are for seasoned cyclists who are not likley to wish to stop very often during their tour. There are 7 tours in this category from Castle Douglas and another 3 from our secondary base in the town of Newton Stewart. We are also able to arrange circular routes of any distance up to over 100 miles in a day using mostly quiet roads. Stranraer, the ferry port in the south west corner of Scotland and Gretna Green on the border with England |
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PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO |
The highest village in Scotland and nearby Drumlanrig Castle is in the north of the region. In the east the former mill town of Langholm is a good stop off point before visiting Eskdalemuir where the Samye Ling Budhist temple sits on top of the hill. Here you would be welcome for in the tea room for a nice break also before descending to the world known town of Lockerbie. On the border with England, marriage ceremonies are still regularly held at Gretna Green. Along the Solway coast the National Cycle Route visits several places of interest and others such as Sweetheart Abbey and Arbigland, the birthplace of John Paul Jones, the founder of the US Navy are also worth a visit. Further west, Bladnoch whisky distillery, the Mull of Galloway and Portpatrick fishing village, the shortest crossing point to N. Ireland are all possible visiting places on a route throughout Dumfries and Galloway along with many more in the heartland of tghe region . |
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SWEETHEART ABBEY Ref: CD25
This route is suited to cyclists who like open roads with lots to see in the countryside with several villages along the way. The highlight is the attractive small town of New Abbey where there are several places of interest including Sweetheart Abbey, the former home of
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Starting from: Castle Douglas
Ending in: Castle Douglas
Daily Distance: 41 miles (65.60 km)
Difficulty Grade: Moderate
Duration: 1 Day |
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THE GLENKENS Ref: CD26
This route follows part of the Raiders (cattle stealers) Road route and thereafter covers some remote hilly farmland areas in the Galloway Hills, which are known as The Glenkens. There are a number of places of interest as well as places to stop for refreshment. The village
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Starting from: Castle Douglas
Ending in: Castle Douglas
Daily Distance: 45 miles (72.00 km)
Difficulty Grade: Strenuous
Duration: 1 Day |
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THE URR VALLEY AND SOLWAY COAST Ref: CD27
Although generally fairly flat, this route has some undulating parts but no steep hills. It is a full day tour with two detours suggested, i.e. of additional 6 and 12 mile distances. This is one of our best routes with beautiful countryside and coastal scenery. There are
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Starting from: Castle Douglas
Ending in: Castle Douglas
Daily Distance: 48 miles (76.80 km)
Difficulty Grade: Strenuous
Duration: 1 Day |
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GATEHOUSE STATION Ref: CD28
As with many of our routes, local knowledge is necessary to access this tour due to the fact that Gatehouse station is not particularly near to the town. The area's claim to fame is the commanding railway viaduct which was used in the classic film 'The Thirty Nine Steps'.
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Starting from: Castle Douglas
Ending in: Castle Douglas
Daily Distance: 55 miles (88.00 km)
Difficulty Grade: Strenuous
Duration: 1 Day |
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THE KIRKPATRICK MCMILLAN AND SOLWAY TOUR Ref: MB10
A 7 day tour with average distance of 46 miles per day. Terrain - some hilly parts but mainly countryside and coastal. This tour should not pose a problem for the reasonably fit cyclist. No cycling enthusiast should visit Dumfries and Galloway without seeing the place where
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Starting from: Castle Douglas
Ending in: Castle Douglas
Daily Distance: 46 miles (73.60 km)
Difficulty Grade: Easy
Duration: 7 Days |
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THE GALLOWAY EXPLORER Ref: MB11
A 7 day tour with average distance of 44 miles per day. Terrain - mostly flat but some gradual hills. Explore Bonnie Galloway with this excellent tour which extends westwards to the coastal village of Portpatrick - only 18 miles from Northern Ireland by sea. Due to much
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Starting from: Castle Douglas
Ending in: Castle Douglas
Daily Distance: 44 miles (70.40 km) average
Difficulty Grade: Moderate
Duration: 7 Days |
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THE DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY TOUR Ref: MB12
A 7 day tour with average distance of 48 miles per day. Grade - Strenuous. Terrain - as well as countryside, some coastal parts with several undulating hilly areas. From Gretna Green, beside the English border in the east to Portpatrick 18 miles from Northern Ireland in
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Starting from: Castle Douglas
Ending in: Castle Douglas
Daily Distance: 48 miles (76.80 km) average
Difficulty Grade: Strenuous
Duration: 7 Days |
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THE WIGTOWNSHIRE MOORS AND LOCHS Ref: NS02
This route is suitable for seasoned cyclists who prefer to cycle on quiet remote roads with little chance of meeting others apart from local farmers. A packed lunch is recommended. Although away from the coast and in the more hilly parts of the region, no part of this route
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Starting from: Newton Stewart
Ending in: Newtown Stewart
Daily Distance: 49 miles (78.40 km)
Difficulty Grade: Strenuous
Duration: 1 Day |
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THE MACHARS AND WIGTOWN BAY Ref: NS03
Although a relatively flat journey, this route is given a strenuous rating due to the distance travelled. This is really an excellent day’s cycling for a fit cyclist who should be able to cover about 10 miles to the hour which would also leave time for lunch and to
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Starting from: Newton Stewart
Ending in: Newtown Stewart
Daily Distance: 50 miles (80.00 km)
Difficulty Grade: Strenuous
Duration: 1 Day |
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THE MACHARS MAGICAL TOUR Ref: NS09
Although covering relatively flat terrain, this tour is categorised as strenuous due to the distance covered. All the main places of interest are covered which includes visitor centres, towns, villages and ports. In general this is a countryside tour, not always on the quietest
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Starting from: Newton Stewart
Ending in: Newtown Stewart
Daily Distance: 50 miles (80.00 km
Difficulty Grade: Strenuous
Duration: 1 Day |
