Day 1

Dumfries to Isle of Whithorn Strava link

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Day 2

Isle of Whithorn to Girvan Strava link

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Day 3

Girvan to Dumfries Strava link

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Accommodation

A not entirely comprehensive list of where to stay. Google, airbnb etc. will throw up more options. These are not recommendations other than where stated. When using the VSWS links check location of accommodation!

 

Dumfries

Dumfries is the main county town and so has lots of accommodation to choose from, a few of which are listed here;-

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Isle of Whithorn

Steam Packet Inn DG8 8LL   01988 500 334

A characterful Inn with scenic views over the harbour

The owner Alastair not only completed the 2018 SW300 24 hour challenge but also raised over £4,000 for charity in doing so. He also brewed a special SW300 Challenge Ale which he handed out free to other riders. 

Alastair is also looking to open a self catering hostel in 2020

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Girvan

Woodland Bay Hotel KA26 0HP   01465 710 700

Where we stayed on the 2019 ride

+ Large bedrooms in which you can store your bikes overnight

- Involves riding a mile out of Girvan down the busy A77

The Southfield Hotel KA26 9DS   01465 714 222

The Royal Hotel KA26 9HE   01465 714 203

Queens Hotel KA26 9HE   01465 713 670