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Newton Stewart

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Newton Stewart is a small market town on the banks of the River Cree, surrounded by the Galloway Hills.
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About Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart is a small market town on the banks of the River Cree, surrounded by the Galloway Hills. It was named after its founder William Stewart, son of the Earl of Galloway. The town is popular with hill walkers and mountain bikers as it is near Galloway Forest Park, sometimes referred to as the "Gateway to the Galloway Hills". Newton Stewart has a great selection of independent shops , accommodation and places to eat and drink.

Newton Stewart walking, cycling and driving routes

Kirkpatrick C2C – Challenge Stage 1

Cycling

CHALLENGE
height
74mi
119km
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4,494ft
1,370m
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4,658ft
1,420m

Kirkpatrick C2C – Explorer Stage 2

Cycling

HARD
height
34mi
55km
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2,394ft
730m
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2,460ft
750m

Kirkpatrick C2C – Explorer Stage 1

Cycling

HARD
height
39.5mi
63.5km
trending_flat
2,132ft
650m
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2,230ft
680m

Kirkpatrick C2C

Cycling

CHALLENGE
height
250mi
402.5km
trending_flat
18,171ft
5,540m
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18,335ft
5,590m

SWC300

Driving
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Getting to Newton Stewart

directions Address:
Newton Stewart
DG8 6NL

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