Newton Stewart to the Isle of Whithorn
- 7stanes Ae Forest
- 7stanes Dalbeattie
- 7stanes Kirroughtree
- 7stanes Mabie
- Carrick Forest
- Clatteringshaws Loch
- Drumlanrig
- Drumlanrig Castle to St Johns Town of Dalry
- Glentrool and Clatteringshaws Loch
- Lochinvar Circular
- Lowther Hills and the River Clyde
- Lowther Hills Circular
- Newton Stewart to the Isle of Whithorn
- Stranraer to Dunbar
- Stranraer to Newton Stewart
- The Merrick Circle
Explore gently rolling scenery with fine views of the sea and hills whilst en route to Wigtown and the Isle of Whithorn.
Key route details
Main Region: South of Scotland
Distance: 51 miles
Difficulty: Easy route
Type of Ride: Road Cycling
Surface: Tarmac
Environment: Rural
Start Point: Newton Stewart
End Point: Isle of Whithorn
Route Description
There are three options here: the 22 mile circular route from Newton Stewart to Wigtown, the Wigtown to Isle of Whithorn circle of 33 miles, or both, which is 51 miles in total. Whatever option you take there will be fine views of the sea and hills and lots of historic interest. The roads are not particularly hilly.
From Newton Stewart cross the A75 to the A714, continue south for over a mile then turn left at a phone box signed Moss of Cree. After that the route is quite straightforward as indicated on the map. The countryside around here is very quiet with lots of dairy farms. The towns have a special charm, Wigtown having a choice of tea rooms and bookshops and Whithorn being famous as the place from which Christianity was introduced to Scotland.
When the time comes to cycle back to Newton Stewart or Wigtown, bear in mind that while the inland sections of the return route have great views, there is nowhere to buy food, so take something to eat and drink with you. Just before you enter Newton Stewart, note that you can avoid the roundabout and most of the busy A75 by turning first left to enter the town on a minor road.
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