Dumfries in Dumfries and Galloway is a starting point for two main routes: the Caledonian Cycleway and the Dumfries to Moniaive route. The former covers 38.3 km with nearly half the surface unpaved, climbing to a high point of 372 m and passing through places like Locharbriggs, Ae, and Beattock. It includes a 6.6 km climb with an average gradient of 3.4% and a maximum of 6.8%, ending near Beattock. The Dumfries to Moniaive route is longer at 66.1 km with 98% paved surfaces and a climb reaching 231 m. This route passes numerous villages such as Dunscore, Penpont, and Thornhill, with its steepest climb 2 km long at a 5.6% average gradient, max 10%. Both routes include access to a railway station near the route and long stretches without services of around 34 km.