Galloway Tourist Route
Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 84.7 mi (136.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,897 ft (883 m)
- Est. Time
- 28 hr 45 min
- High point
- 1,004 ft (306 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: 1921-23 Miners Memorial Stones 8.7 mi (14 km) from start
- Historic site: Miners of Dalmellington Parish Memorial 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Mineworkers of the Doon Valley Memorial 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Dalmellington War Memorial 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from start
- Attraction: old bridge 21.6 mi (34.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Preacher knowe 22.4 mi (36 km) from start
- Historic site: Alexander Gordon, Covenanter Memorial 31.6 mi (50.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Covenanter Memorial 31.8 mi (51.1 km) from start
- Shelter 31.8 mi (51.1 km) from start
- Peak: White Hill 38.3 mi (61.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Loch Ken Holiday Park 40.1 mi (64.6 km) from start
- Historic site: James Clark Maxwell Memorial Plaque 40.7 mi (65.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Castle Douglas TIC 47.6 mi (76.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 47.6 mi (76.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Beeswing Memorial Hall 60.5 mi (97.3 km) from start
- Historic site: McGowan Memorial Fountain 66.3 mi (106.7 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial Gates 66.6 mi (107.1 km) from start
- Toilets: Whitesands Toilets 66.8 mi (107.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Covenanter Memorial 66.9 mi (107.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Jean Armour Statue 67.3 mi (108.2 km) from start
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Questions about Galloway Tourist Route
How long is Galloway Tourist Route?
Galloway Tourist Route is 84.7 mi (136.4 km) long. Most people take about 28 hr 45 min. It climbs 2,897 ft (883 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,004 ft (306 m).
How hard is Galloway Tourist Route?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Galloway Tourist Route?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Galloway Tourist Route?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 22.3 mi (35.9 km), 31.5 mi (50.8 km), 47.6 mi (76.6 km).
Is Galloway Tourist Route shaded?
Mostly exposed (19% under trees).
What can you do on Galloway Tourist Route?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Galloway Tourist Route?
Dino's, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Basra Stores, 0.4 mi (0.7 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Galloway Tourist Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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