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 thrives on 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
Great secure parking. Perfectly located in the beautiful Galloway countryside that surrounds both Moffat and Beattock. |
31.2
miles |
Thomas Tosh Cafe & Gallery
Arty, eclectic & original - wonderful gifts & food – a must visit. |
39.3
miles |
The Green Tea House
A charming tea house steeped with history and one for those with varied tastes. |
103
miles |
Port Pantry and Gift Shop
Way out west! Close to the harbour, lots of gifts and an upstairs cafe with a great selection of home baked cakes. |
100
miles |
Logan Botanic Garden
A remarkable collection of Southern Hemisphere plants flourish, making Logan a plantsman's paradise. |
114
miles |
Mariners Coffee Shop
A great biker café – choose from great a big breakfast or a fresh crab sandwich. It’s only a short hop to the most southerly point of Scotland.
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120
miles |
Readinglasses Bookshop & Café
A bijoux cafe using great local produce in a cram, packed bookstore. |
164
miles |
Fleet Gallery
A tempting mix of arts and gifts. Don’t forget your credit card! |
131
miles |
The Ravenstone Deli & Butcher
Buy wonderful Scottish produce and enjoy freshly baked goodies on the premises. |
131
miles |
The Whithorn Trust
Have a cup of tea and delve into the fascinating history of the town, home of St Ninian, Scotland’s first saint and cradle of Christianity. |
154
miles |
The Mad Hatter Cafe
Enjoy some tasty food and ask the waitress about her new Suzuki Gladius! |
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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.
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View our gallery of photographs from the Scottish Castles route, including photographs submitted by fellow bikers.
Scottish Castles
Route Gallery >>
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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 |
