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Cycling - Dumfries & Galloway

Cycle Routes

Welcome to two wheel heaven! From gentle pedals in lovely countryside to long-distance routes across the region, from beginners' trails to extreme downhill action, Dumfries & Galloway is the perfect destination for cycling and mountain biking.

Cycling routes

Dumfries & Galloway is a cyclist's dream destination with hundreds of miles of routes enabling you to see the region at its best from two wheels.

cycle route signs at Clatteringshaws Loch, Dumfries and Galloway

Pedal into history at the Scottish Cycle Museum

Discover the fascinating history of the great Scottish invention - the bicycle - and have a pedal yourself at stately Drumlanrig Castle near Thornhill, near Dumfries.

antique bicycle at the Scottish Cycle Museum at Drumlanrig Castle

Ae star mountain biking

Take on the Omega Man and Coffin Jump at The Forest of Ae - a mountain biking centre with some of the fastest downhills and most dramatic jumps anywhere.

the Larch View route at Ae Forest mountain biking centre

Cycle through the Galloway Forest Park

Even if you’re not an extreme mountain biker, you'll relish a ride on the trails at Kirroughtree in the wild and scenic Galloway Forest Park.

a boy mountain biking at Kirroughtree, Dumfries and Galloway

Cycling in the marvellous Machars

Head to the cyclist-friendly Machars peninsula for a pick of four routes exploring this lovely area.

Machars cycle routes sign

GoBike-ing in Dumfries

With its convenient bike hire scheme and choice of easy cycle routes, Dumfries provides the perfect introduction to a two-wheeled tour of the region.

two cyclists pause on the Devorguilla Bridge across the River Nith, Dumfries

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