Our most popular holiday. You can think of it as a holiday in the Galloway Highlands followed by one at the coast, linked together by a great ride that is mostly downhill. Thornhill and Kirkcudbright have a wide range of quality accommodation from comfy 4 star family run hotels to B&B’s and self-catering places. 

In both towns there are wonderful places to eat, some traditional bars and for after ride treats there are the best cafes in Southern Scotland. You can pick how far you would like to ride each day and what you would like to do. There is every type of ride from as little as you like to more than 60 miles, it’s your choice. If you are up for the adventure, visit the highest pub in Scotland and have a dram. You can visit some of Scotland’s most iconic castles and most beautiful gardens and still have time to enjoy gallery culture and some quirky little craft and antique shops.

Arrival  - Day 1:  Arrive in Thornhill and settle. We will welcome you and introduce you to the area and what you are about to explore. 

You can do your first test ride to the grave of Kirkpatrick MacMillan, the inventor of the pedal bike.

Day 2: You will head for the hills and see Mortons Castle, the "Marbles" at Durisdeer Church and the famous Drumlanrig Castle.

Day 3: A route through the almost mystical Scaur Valley and the rolling countryside to Dunscore and Lag Tower and back along the Nith Valley.

A great ride from the hills to the coast. 

You will head over the high moors where the hardiest of sheep and cattle roam. 

You will see breathtaking vistas and some lovely little towns and villages.

Your destination will be Kirkcudbright by the Solway coast.

Some good food, drinks and a comfortable hotel will await you.

There is a multitude of route options to explore this are, so these are some suggestions that can easily be altered. 

Day 5: A ride along Carrick Shore to Gatehouse of Fleet, for some coffee and cake, or to explore the tracks to Rusko Castle or Cardoness Castle.

Day 6: A route along the other direction along the coast to Balcony Bay. En-route see Dundrennan Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots stayed her last night before she was shipped off to meet her cousin in England, never to return.

Day 7: This will be your departure day. We will bring you back to the arranged station or to your car.

Half days are wonderful options if you would like to do a tasting at the Dark Art Gin Distillery, or take part in some sessions of the Stationhouse Cookery School.