6 DAY ROUTE 50 MILES PER DAY
Day 1
Dumfries to Sanquhar Strava route
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Day 2
Sanquhar to Girvan Strava route
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Day 3
Girvan to Drummore Strava route
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Day 4
Drummore to Isle of Whithorn Strava route
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Day 5
Isle of Whithorn to Kirkcudbright Strava route
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Day 6
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!
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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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Sanquhar
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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
Drummore
Queens Hotel DG9 9PS 01776 840 300
Tory Cottage B&B DG9 9PT 01776 840266
East Muntloch Croft B&B DG9 9HN 01776 840 264
Driftwood B&B DG9 9QF 01776 840 655
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
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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