Dumfrieshire
Dundrennan and Whinnieliggate
From the town of Kirkcudbright, follow the A 711 south east towards Dundrennan, past Sandside to Mutehill. There are a couple of roadside seats, with views across Manxman's Lake
Urr Valley & Solway Coast
36 miles

From the town follow the A711 towards Castle Douglas, crossing Tongland Bridge over the tidal river Dee.
In � mile, just past Tongland Power Station, turn right down to Old Tongland Bridge and follow this quiet undulating minor road to Rhonehouse (6� miles).  At the cross roads in the village, carry straight on
Gatehouse of Fleet & Laurieston.
28 miles

From the town follow the A 755 towards Gatehouse, crossing Kirkcudbright  Bridge over the tidal river Dee (just above the Harbour) and passing the timber houses.  (The A755 is part of the National Cycle Network).  Continue to Minto, Barharrow and beyond, through farming landscape to the A75 road
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Castle Douglas and Threave Gardens
20 miles

From the town follow the A711 towards Castle Douglas, crossing Tongland Bridge over the tidal river Dee.
In � mile, just past Tongland Power Station, turn right down to Old Tongland Bridge and follow this quiet undulating minor road to Rhonehouse
Borgue and Knockbrex.
18 miles


This round trip visits several popular places on the region's 200 mile dramatic coastline.   Along the route, of 18 miles, are rolling hills and acres of sky.
Take the A755 towards Gatehouse, crossing Kirkcudbright Bridge over the tidal river Dee just above the Harbour.
Carry on past the Creamery and in � mile turn left along the B727 towards Borgue, following the National Cycle Route 7, passing The Stell (a small hamlet), Gibb Hill sawmill and Seaward caravan park. The road runs along the shore and it can be busy at times.
The Dhoon shore, at 3� miles, is particularly attractive when the tide is in, and can be visited for toilets and picnic, paddle or swim.
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