Why this ride
Open upland riding with long sight lines and varied gradients. It also links naturally to Galloway Forest Park.
CURVESCOUT / MOTORCYCLE RIDE
Galloway Tourist Route
Plan this ride
- Recorded distance
- 147 km
- Riding-time estimate
- 2 h 08
- Journey
- Recorded itinerary
Distance and timing basis
The recorded total and the leg detail need reconciliation. Inspect the leg notes before using this record for timing or navigation. Stops, delays, approach and any separate return travel add time. Basis: producer-declared routed record.
Reading history stays on this device. My road watch requires a separate selection; opening it does not subscribe this ride.
Distance and riding time are measured on the routed road. Check local closures and conditions before you ride.
Access context
Check weather, local closures, speed enforcement and single-track etiquette. Specific flag: weather.
Seasonal context
Apr-Oct
Scenic road chapters
Gretna → Castle Douglas
Speed drops and stays down. Park rather than crawl through. 55 km through ground somebody thought worth listing. The road passes it rather than bypassing it.
Chapter facts
- Length
- 55 km
Waypoint introductions and full write-ups
1. Gretna
Planning note
Gretna sits at 0 km, early in the day. Next is Castle Douglas.
2. Castle Douglas
Planning note
Castle Douglas comes up 65 km in. Next is Ayr.
3. Ayr
Planning note
147 km in you reach Ayr.