Rosewall Cottage, New Abbey

Rosewall Cottage, New Abbey Rosewall, a one bedroomed cottage, sleeping two, in the heart of picturesque New Abbey, Dumfries

How lovely that a little sunshine brings out so much colour along the grass verges around New Abbey village.
09/04/2026

How lovely that a little sunshine brings out so much colour along the grass verges around New Abbey village.

14/06/2025

Cycling in New Abbey:
Bike routes around New Abbey and Dumfries and Galloway include forest and road routes.

Forest Mountain Bike rides suitable for e-bikes:

Mabie - 1) Big Views 8 km, 2) Woodhead 10 km ✅
Ae - 1) Ae Valley 9 km, 2) Larch View 13.5 km ✅
Dalbeattie - 1) Iron Hash 11.5 km, 2) Moyle Hill 14 km✅

There are longer and more complex routes at each of these Forests. Parking is available at a relatively small cost.

Road Routes from New Abbey or a short drive to the start.

New Abbey → Dumfries Station → Lochfoot → Beeswing → New Abbey
Total Distance: ~37 km (23 mi)
Surface: Mostly quiet tarmac roads and light gravel
Link: chrome-extensio://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://info.dumgal.gov.uk/CorePathMaps/Lochfoot-New-Abbey.PDF

Dumfries (Dock Park) → Caerlaverock Castle → WWT Wetlands → Crichton → Dumfries Loop
Distance: ~28 km (17.5 mi)
Elevation: Mostly flat with gentle inclines
Time: ~2–2.5 hours leisurely pace (plus time for visits)
Surface: Mostly paved minor roads and shared-use paths
Suitability: Perfect for e-bikes, hybrids, and confident cyclists on road bikes

New Abbey → Carsethorn → Arbigland → Southerness → New Abbey.
1. New Abbey → Carsethorn (~12 km) (steamboat Inn for refreshments)
2. Carsethorn → Arbigland House / John Paul Jones Cottage (~4 km) (Museum and Garden).
3. Arbigland → Southerness (~3 km). Either continue along the back roads heading towards Southerness or if the tide is out and your bikes are suitable cross to the shoreline near Powillimount, then head south toward Southerness Point. (Southerness Lighthouse)
5. Southerness → New Abbey (~16km).

11/06/2025
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12/12/2024
12/12/2024

We are very excited to share news that the work on the grounds and community project at Shambellie House is about to start in earnest. Thanks to an agreement with Shambellie Estate and a package of funding from the Solway Firth Partnership, Coastal Communities Fund, New Abbey Charitable Trust and DG...

Guess what is new at Rosewall?
19/11/2024

Guess what is new at Rosewall?

10/07/2024

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Dumfries
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