Sandyhills Beach – Rockcliffe – Kippford – Dalbeattie Forest – Cycle

ACTIVITY TYPE : Cycle, Gravel Bike, MTB

TIME : 2.30 – 3 Hours

DISTANCE : 20 miles (Up to, can be shortened)

Another ride from the doorstep that takes in a bit of everything that makes up this area of South West Scotland. Downhill to Sandyhills via some local farm tracks then along one of the most beautiful beaches in the UK. With views across to the Lake District and more natural features to explore than can be described here.

There are plenty of places to stop for refreshment including The Beagle Pub at Barend, The Cafe at Colvend. Also the Anchor Inn and The Ark Cafe at Kippford.

Look out for the Needles Eye between Sandyhills and Portling and the remains of the Crannog at Barean Loch.

At Sandyhills you may have to walk across the beach to get to the high tide line where the sand is firm enough to ride on. Follow the ripples :-).

TIDES : As this route includes a beach ride please check tide times carefully.

THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR…

Highland Coos and Belties!

Deer

Hares

Natural Rock Arches

DOWNLOAD MAP

Our map of this ride is available to download and print here.

A GPX file is available here or a .zip version here

ELEVATION

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