Kirkpatrick C2C
Anybody done this route? Am thinking of doing it and was wondering I there is any recommended accommodation at the start and Gatehouse or Kirkcudbright?
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Missed your post. I'm a local (to Kirkcudbright). What sort of accommodation are you looking for? Hotel, pub, b&b, wild camping...?
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Not camping, so probably pub/hotel. I'm in the Borders so no problem after the D&G part.
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Some trad hotels with good food.
Gatehouse of Fleet, Masonic Arms.
Kirkcudbright, Selkirk Arms.
Castle Douglas, Kings Arms.
Not the cheapest but good reputations. I've stayed in the CD one several times, excellent food, big breakfast!, Dave and Pauline the owners v friendly, and they have a bike store.
I've asked locals for some suggestions, there are b&b's around.
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Been informed the Selkirk Arms also has secure bike storage, along with another rec for the food. 😊
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Excellent, thanks.
Got a friend over from NZ wanted to do a tour through Southern Scotland so I thought this would be quite a good choice.
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All booked, just a few days of sunshine left to arrange 😬
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I wondered if anyone heard if the trains are running from Ayr to Stranraer yet?
I will have to give Scotrail a ring!
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Think it's still replacement buses until start of June at least. Some of the bigger type longer distance buses do take bikes on board, but...
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Phoned Scotrail no trains from Ayr to Stranraer until at least 22nd June! They said the replacement buses only take folding bikes. So change of plan, train to Prestwick, stay in Ayr and cycle to Stranraer the next day!
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@vincesummerskRoxcBTr how did it go? Would love to know more about this route!
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It was pretty good, the cycle from Ayr to Stranraer on inland minor roads was actually a highlight! We had a fair bit of rain, so were glad of a couple of fairly short days in D&G . Some of the route was a bit convoluted as they tried to keep you off main roads, but pretty good overall. 2 of us are from the Borders so we knew the roads after Lockerbie pretty well.
One problem with the GPX routes was that the overall one was different in places to the sectional ones, caused a bit of confusion! Worth agreeing to use one or other! Also signage was a bit patchy.
Recommended accommodations - Barholm accommodation in Creetown, cheap, clean hostel type, very friendly staff.
The Douglas Hotel in Langholm, nice rooms and excellent food.
Eyemouth - The Ship's Quarters rooms were very nice and near eateries.
Good route on good quiet roads generally.
Let me know if you want any more info.
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