5 DAY ROUTE 60 MILES PER DAY
Day 1
Dumfries to New Cumnock Strava route
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Day 2
New Cumnock to Portpatrick Strava route
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Day 3
Portpatrick to Isle of Whithorn Strava route
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Day 4
Isle of Whithorn to Kirkcudbright Strava route
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Day 5
Kirkcudbright to Dumfries Strava route
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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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New Cumnock
The Old School, Dalleagles KA18 4QW 01290 810 005
Lochside House Hotel KA18 4PN 01290 333 000
Afton Water B&B KA18 4PR 01290 332 548
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Portpatrick
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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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Kirkcudbright
Selkirk Arms Hotel DG6 4JG 01557 330 402
The Owner Chris organised and partook in the 2019 ride and accompanying videos.
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