Cycling Route

St Ninian's Way - The Whithorn Circuit

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18 km
Distance

161 m
Ascent

166 m
Descent

-:-- h
Duration

-- km/h
Avg. Speed

76 m
Max. Elevation

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About This Route

The Whithorn Circuit of St Ninian’s Way starts in the centre of Whithorn, with the Whithorn Trust, Priory and museum nearby, and takes the minor road B7063 east to Isle of Whithorn and St Ninian's Chapel. The route then goes south along a rough coastal path to St Ninian's Cave and north by track and road to join the B7004 into the centre of Whithorn.

Quiet descent to the coast and St Ninian’s famous chapel then along a rugged cliff edge path with fantastic views before a quiet return.

This circuit was pioneered and first published by the Whithorn Way Steering Group. More important detail and travel advice on this route in the following link- https://www.whithorn.com/walk-the-whithorn-way/

For a map overview of St Ninian’s Way please go

https://www.bikemap.net/en/route/3548129-st-ninians-way-carlisle-to-st-andrews-via-whithorn/

https://www.bikemap.net/en/route/3595932-st-ninians-way-carlisle-to-st-andrews-part-2-whithorn-to/edit/#/z9/55.4710701,-4.2366028/terrain

St Ninian’s Way is one of the great pilgrim routes in Scotland to St Andrews - The Way of St Andrews - For other routes see http://www.thewayofstandrews.com

This cycling route is ideal for: Road bike MTB

You will cycle on the following surfaces: Paved Unpaved Gravel

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Highlights Along The Route

Point of Interest

St Ninian's Chapel. Saint Ninian is a Christian saint of the 8th century and known as an early missionary among the Pictish peoples of what is now south west Scotland. He is reputed to have been buried in Whithorn. The chapel, which probably dates from the 12th Century, is dedicated to his name. Still called the Isle of Whithorn, the gap between island and the mainland was filled in during the development of the village and harbour.

Point of Interest

The Whithorn Trust, Whithorn Priory and Museum

Point of Interest

Car Park

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