Routes and Rides

Dumfries and Galloway has plenty of fantastic routes to try, from short journeys in Town to longer routes into the beautiful countryside. Our towns are ideally sized for cycling with key locations only a bike ride away. You can also take part in numerous social rides throughout the region.

Dumfries is relatively compact and there are quick short cuts that often help you reach your destination faster than by car. Wherever you live in Dumfries, it's easy for you to access off road paths to connect up with the town centre and other key destinations.  Download the Active Travel Dumfries Leaflet [1Mb] to find out about the local cycle routes around Dumfries.

You can also download maps from other areas in the region.

Paper copies of our GoSmart maps are available by contacting us at gosmart@dumgal.gov.uk or telephone 0800 0234 586.

Mountain Biking in Dumfries and Galloway
Surrounding Dumfries there are seven mountain biking Trail centres spanning the South of Scotland offering world class trails through the forests. You can find out more about the 7Stanes on the official website now.

Social Rides
The CTC is the UK's national cyclists' organisation. The CTC in Dumfries and Galloway run regular social rides for all abilities. Find out more about the local CTC and view a group ride list on their website.

Surrounding Dumfries
Take a trip out to Cargen Glen, or Duncow or the Glenkiln Reservoir using your bicycle.  Download the Cycling in Nithsdale brochure [1Mb] to find out about the local cycle routes around Dumfries.