Welcome to Hooked on Cycling Holidays and our cycling holiday around the lovely region of Dumfries and Galloway. Dumfries and Galloway in the south west of Scotland is probably the driest and warmest region as it is heated by the Atlantic Gulf stream. Our cycling holidays explore this wonderful region which is little explored by the tourist as many travel further north . This makes Dumfries and Galloway a fabulous region for cycling in with little roads , pretty villages and very little cars even in the summer months. Available as an self led tour over 4 nights or 7 nights. Available as a wanderer and explorer tour staying in 2,3 star Hotels and Guest Houses

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Dumfries for first night

Day 2 Dumfries to Castle Douglas 18/24/34 miles ( 29/39/55km)

Leaving Dumfries you will have the option of cycling inland or following the picturesque Solway Coast. Visit the beautiful village of New Abbey before continuing passed the picture post card villages of Kippford and Rockford.

Day 3 Castle Douglas to Newton Stewart 32/40 miles ( 51/64km)

On leaving Castle Douglas visit the wonderful Threave Gardens before heading off to the historic town of Kirkcudbright. Continue cycling around the coast on the National Cycle Network until heading inland passed Culzen Castle and over to Creetown , a town whose history has been built around Granite . Visit the Gem rock museum before cycling the last few miles to Newton Stewart.

Day 4 Newton Stewart various distances

Three optional routes planned of various distances heading into the Galloway Forest park.

Day 5 Newton Stewart to Thornhill 40/44 miles ( 64/70km)

Climbing gently through the forest park to Clatteringshaws loch maybe visit the Red Deer Park before heading towards the rolling hills of Dumfriesshire. By now you would have cycled along coastlines , forests and now rolling hills , the contrasting scenery will take your breath away.

Day 6 Thornhill various distances

Three optional rides of various distances heading along the Nith Valley or just visit one of Scotland’s most fascinating Castles at Drumlanrig

Day 7 Thornhill to Dumfries 19/32 miles ( 30/ 51 km)

Climbing up to Ae and the chance to cycle some forest trials or continue down to Dumfries where you can relax visiting some of the Tourist attractions around the river front or take the optional ride down the coast passed a historic castle and bird life centre.

Day 8

Tour complete after breakfast

4 Night tour ( code  DG02 ) Dumfries to Castle Douglas , Castle Douglas to Thornhill, Thornhill to Dumfries

What is Included 4 or 7 Nights Bed and Breakfast 2,3,4 star Hotels and Guest Houses Information Pack Routes and Maps Luggage transfers Emergency help Extras 24 speed Rental cycle £60 Cost before and after tour Extra nights Single Supplement Airport transfers Travel Insurance

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DG01-WI, DG01-EI Independent DG02-WI, DG02-EI Independent Single occupancy £469 £395 Price per person based on two persons sharing double/twin room £399 £295

How to get there
By air , train , bus to Edinburgh where we can arrange transfer to Dumfries . By train , bus to Dumfries . By car to Dumfries where parking is available.
A train service and coach services are available from Glasgow and Edinburgh please ask for details
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