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A Taste Of Galloway Route

This route gives you a taste of two halves, from Moffat to Portpatrick and back. You have a half that takes you along good back roads, through passes and forests to portpatrick. Whilst the other half is a more direct route on a good A Road (A75).

Portpatrick is on everybodies list of beautiful coastal villages.

Approximate Distance:	221 miles (354 km)
Approximate Duration:	5 hours 42 minutes

Friends on Route

Distance *
0.1 miles	The Buccleuch Arms Hotel Owned by 4 passionate bikers, this is a fantastic 1700's hotel with an award winning restaurant that strives for great food, sincere service and your comfort!
0.1 miles	Limetree House Guest House A beautifully maintained guest house perfectly located in the centre of Moffat.
0.3 miles	Moffat Woollen Mill Moffat Woollen Mill features an excellent shopping experience suited very well to the tourist biker and has all the facilities that any biker would look for and need.
1.3 miles	Lochhouse Farm Retreat Centre Riverside homely farm house B&B and Self Catering accommodation with secure parking. Our grounds are located in the beautiful Galloway countryside that surrounds both Moffat and Beattock.
31.5 miles	Holland House Holland House, just north of Sanquhar has something for every one. From a meal in the Coffee Shop to a stroll in the Garden centre.
164 miles	Fleet Gallery A tempting mix of arts and gifts. Don’t forget your credit card!

* from start of route.

Filling Stations on Route

A really enjoyable route that would need a refueling stop. I would refuel in Portpatrick but once again this is a beautiful area with the luxury of having a number of fueling stations on route or in easy access.

Things To Do & See On The Route

Galloway Forrest – Britain's largest forest park with 400 miles of roads.

Route At A Glance

A route not to be missed.

Watch Out For

Farm muck on the roads between Thornhill and New Galloway as well as a few tight bends.

Route Videos

BMW R1150R on The Road to Wanlockhead

Weather Watch

Latest details on the weather for this route. The weather can change dramatically so please take care to check before setting off.

View a 5-day weather forecast on the BBC Weather website for:

Stranraer
Newton Stewart
Thornhill
Dumfries
Moffat

Route Gallery

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A Taste of Galloway
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Best of Both Worlds
Burns Country Run
The Bruce Run
Southwest Coastal
St. Abbs Border Hug
The Lakes
Galloway Quickie
Northumberland Ramble