Cycling in Kirkcudbright	Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.
Suggested road routes for cyclists.	Click on each Route name to view details.

Descriptions assume cyclists start from Kirkcudbright; but tours may be joined and/or left at any point along the routes.

Route name Mileage The Buckland 5 to 11 Half Marathon (Twynholm) 5 to 13 Dundrennan & Whinnieliggate 15 Borgue and Knockbrex. 18 Castle Douglas & Threave Gardens 19 Rhonehouse & Glenlochar 20 Gatehouse & Laurieston 28 Around Loch Ken 26 or 41 Urr Valley & Solway Coast 36 Grand Tour 78 Around Kirkcudbright are many secondary and minor roads which provide interesting rides of varying lengths.  These suggestions are for a selection of circular cycle routes, starting from Kirkcudbright.  Shorter rides can be made on an "out & back" basis.  Longer rides can be made by combining adjoining routes.                                 None of the roads are totally traffic free and some may be busy at times, particularly the A75 road.                                                   Refer to the appropriate Ordnance Survey maps: Explorer 312, 1:25000. or Landranger 77, 83 and 84, 1:50000. For tours, on/off road, cycle hire; try Riks Bike Shed  Tel: 01387 270275  www.riksbikes.co.uk Information on organised cycling is available from:-Galloway Cycling Holidays Tel: 01556 502979  www.gallowaycycling.co.uk

The suggested routes are within the area of the map shown above.  Cycle shops:- W Law, Kirkcudbright.  Tel: 01557 330579 Castle Douglas Cycle Centre, Castle Douglas, Tel: 01556 504542 Galloway Cycling Holidays, Castle Douglas For details of Long distance routes:-www.sustrans.org.uk For cycling in Scotland:-http:/cycling.visitscotland.com

For information on cycling in the Region, visit the Activities cycling page of  Dumfries & Galloway Visitor Guide.

Interested in walking?  Click on suggested "Walks in and around Kirkcudbright".

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