Dumfries to Gretna

Description

Travel along National Cycle Route 7 from Dumfries to Gretna and enjoy splendid views of the Solway Firth.
You start on the River Nith in Dumfries and follow the river to Caerlaverock where you can see the impressive 13th century Caerlaverock Castle. The route then heads east along the Solway Firth to Powfoot where there are some lovely waterside views. You continue to Annan where you can enjoy a run along the River Annan before heading into the countryside towards Gretna Green, where you finish at the train station.

Dumfries to Gretna Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Dumfries to Gretna Aerial Photo View Map

Distance

34 miles (55 km)

Difficulty

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Joining Routes

Powfoot Beach Walk, Kirkpatrick C2C, Caledonian Cycleway

Memory Map Route

Dumfries to Gretna.mmo (right click - 'Save As')

GPX File

Dumfries to Gretna.gpx (right click - 'Save As')

Elevation

Route Photos


River Nith, Dumfries	Countryside at Glencaple near Dumfries	The Nith near Glencaple	Caerlaverock Castle

Solway Firth at Powfoot	Powfoot beach	River Annan at Annan	Gretna Green

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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route