Curiosity Ride - Torthorwald and Collin

Name: Curiosity Ride - Torthorwald and Collin
Start: 2026-04-26T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-26T14:00:00+01:00
Location: Nithsdale Amateur Rowing Club

Schedule

Sun Apr 26 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Nithsdale Amateur Rowing Club | Dumfries, SC

This 25 mile ride takes us to some of the quiet roads to the east of the A701 and a chance to explore the hamlets of Torthorwald and Collin. There's also the option to visit Drummuir Ice Cream Parlour. It is one of our longer rides, simply because, to stay on cycling friendly roads we have to make the route somewhat circuitous.
As with all our Curiosity Rides the emphasis is on enjoying the ride and meeting people, rather than speed and endurance – we go ‘at the speed of chat’ and we welcome all types of cycles including e-bikes and trikes.
Here’s the planned route https://cycle.travel/map/journey/893420 (although the ride leader may vary the exact route depending on the conditions on the day and the wishes of the participants).
We can't guarantee a cafe stop mid ride, so suggest people bring food to sustain them and we’ll take a break somewhere suitable for people to refuel. This will be outdoors – so dress not just for the cycling but also make sure you will be warm enough when we stop, or perhaps bring a couple of warmer layers to put on.
Rides continue regardless of the weather, unless in the opinion of the ride leader it would be dangerous (or no fun), so bring a waterproof and whatever you need to stay warm on (and off) the bike.
There’s no need to book but if you use Facebook you can sign up for the event via our Facebook page. If you’ve any questions or aren’t sure if this ride is suitable then email us ([email protected]).
You don’t need to be a member to come on a ride, but if you attend regularly (three or more a year) we ask you to join, to ensure you are covered by our insurance. Your membership also supports our year round work – prices start from just £5 per year.