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Scottish Castles Route

The full monty – Exploring the full extent of the Galloway region. See the rolling hills and stunning scenery with a little history thrown in if it takes your fancy.

These castles are either real working castles or relics, so get lost in time.

Approximate Distance:	225 miles (360 km)
Approximate Duration:	5 hours 55 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.
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

On this route you have a couple of navigational choices to make. However, this route takes you through a number of towns with fuel stations.

Route At A Glance

A route of choices.

Scottish Castles Route Gallery

View our gallery of photographs from the Scottish Castles route, including photographs submitted by fellow bikers.

Scottish Castles
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Scottish Castles Weather Watch

Latest details on the weather. 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
Castle Douglas
Dumfries
Thornhill
Moffat

Other Motorbike Routes

Choose from our other motorbike routes in Southern Scotland and Northern England.

Biggar is Bigger
Three Lochs Run
Borders Loop
Scottish Castle Run
Best of Both Worlds
A Taste of Galloway
Burns Country Run
The Bruce Run