Dumfries to Gretna Cycle Route

Dumfries to Gretna

Description

Travel along NCN 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.

Please see the map below for a basic overview of this route or click here to see a photographic aerial view with points of interest and photographs

Distance

34 miles (55 km)

Difficulty

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Memory Map Route

Dumfries to Gretna.mmo

GPX File

Dumfries to Gretna.gpx

Elevation

Dumfries

Gretna

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