Moffat Attractions - Wamphray Glen by Old Carlisle Road

Whatever you’re cycling ability or fitness Moffat has a cycling route for you.

Cycle Distance: 15 miles

Cycling in and Around Moffat

Beside the Moffat Water Valley-Leave Moffat by the A708, signposted 'Selkirk' and turn right about 100 metres beyond the Fire Station, into Old Carlisle Road.  This minor road undulates along the side of the Moffat Water Valley.  It is seldom busy and most of the traffic is local.

Home of John Macadam-The Moffat Water is crossed at Dumcrieff, once the home of John Macadam (of Tarmacadam fame) and the Southern Upland Way crosses the road nearby on its long route from the Irish Sea to the North Sea.  Continue on this road until the turn off to Newton.

Burial site of physician to the Czars of Russia-Here you should bear left (5.83).  The road rises slightly to Pumplaburn Farm where you should turn left.  Then turn down right to cross the Wamphray Water for the short climb to Wamphray Kirk.  Ths typically rural Scottish church has many very grand gravestones in its grounds, and it is here that Dr. Rogerson, first physician to the Czars of Russia, is buried.

Over the Motorway Bridge-Turn right at the church and then right again to return to the main road where you should turn left.  Then take the second right to go under the railway, straight on at the little crossroads, and right having crossed the motorway by a bridge.

Cycle track around Beattock-Although this road carries some heavy traffic, it is seldom busy and there is a marked cycle lane as far as Beattock, and a cycle track around Beattock.  Either follow all signs back to Moffat or, to avoid the busy A701, turn right immediately after the roundabout to the east of the motorway junction.  This minor road crosses the Annan Water at Oakriggside, and if you turn left as soon as you cross the river you will return to the town by Old Carlisle Road.