Glenkiln Loop

Starting from Dumfries Railway Station this route soon leaves the bustling town behind. Before you know it, you're enjoying the rolling countryside, slowly ascending up to the Glenkiln Reservoir. Then it's a lovely descent back down through Irongray and returning to the starting point.

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Bridge over a burn near the Glenkiln Reservoir

Route Summary

Distance

25 miles / 40 km
Time

4 hours
Ascent

1,342 feet / 411 m
Difficulty Level

Moderate
Terrain

Road
Start Point

Dumfries Railway Station
End Point

Dumfries Railway Station
How to Get There

The Glenkiln Loop is fully accessible via public transport from Dumfries Railway Station
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Route Description

Dumfries
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Glenkiln Loop
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Terregles Road
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Glenkiln Reservoir
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Irongray Church
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Gallery

Rolling countryside with stone walls along the Glenkiln Loop in Dumfries and Galloway — Stone Walls

Field of sheep and lambs along the Glenkiln Loop in Dumfries and Galloway — Lambs

Irongray Church and graveyard along the Glenkiln Loop in Dumfries and Galloway — Irongray Church

Black faced sheep with curly horns along the Glenkiln Loop in Dumfries and Galloway — Curly Wurly

Belted Galloway cows in the countryside along the Glenkiln Loop in Dumfries and Galloway — Belties

Directional sign for the Glenkiln Loop in Dumfries and Galloway — Follow the sign!

Topiary bird near the Glenkiln Reservoir Glenkiln Loop in Dumfries and Galloway — Big Bird

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