LOCAL IMPACT
On Saturday, May 16th 2026 The Gralloch│UCI Race is returning to Gatehouse of Fleet for its fourth year, and we’d like to thank you all for being our fantastic hosts once again. This year’s race will be bigger than 2025, with around 3,750 cyclists set to take to the gravel of the Galloway Forest Park.
This year will once again see the return of the non-competitive Sportive rides which will take place on Sunday 17th May. Whilst there will be no road closures for the event on Sunday, please be mindful of cyclists on the road. An additional event, 'The Gralloch Ultra' will take place on Saturday & Sunday, and also not require any additional road closures.
The Event Village will once again be in Garries Park and we invite you to join us for the festivities which will include the return of live music.
To welcome such a spectacular event to the region there will be some unavoidable restrictions, delays & traffic management requirements. Impact mitigations have been developed to ensure minimal possible disruption. Support for vulnerable and disabled persons is available and plans to ensure access for carers will be made on a case by case basis.
The area in and around Gatehouse of Fleet will be impacted between Friday, 15 May 2026 and Sunday, 17 May 2026. Detailed road closure and traffic management measures are outlined below.
The residents contact phone number on race day is 07539 496854.
IMPACT ZONES
With event activities in various parts of Gatehouse of Fleet and across the Galloway region, we’ve separated the impacted areas into a number of main zones. You'll find details for each further down on this page. Emergency access to all impact zones is guaranteed 24/7.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We hosted three separate community drop-in sessions in December 2023 to develop the original plans. Since then we have worked closely with the Gatehouse Community Council to refine plans.
SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE AND DISABLED PERSONS
We are readily available to work with you if you are a vulnerable or disabled individual needing personalised mitigation plans. This includes ensuring access for carers is maintained during any road closures. Please reach out to us so that we can discuss your concerns and needs before making a detailed plan to support you. Should you have any further questions please send us an email at info@grallochgravel.com we'll call you back at your convenience.
ZONE 1
ANN STREET & HIGH STREET
Road closure on High Street between junction with Laurieston Road and Clocktower as well as Ann Street from junction with High Street (at the Clocktower) to the gravel track leading to Garries Park entrance (at Bowling Club).
IMPACTS
Parking will be suspended from Friday 09:00hrs to Sunday 00:01hrs.
This area will be closed for vehicle traffic from Friday 12:00hrs to Sunday 00:01hrs.
MITIGATIONS
A managed pedestrian crossing point will be installed at the Clocktower on race-day (Saturday, 16 May) . This will allow crossing of the race route between the town centre and Murray Arms Hotel + Masonic Arms.
Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout.
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ZONE 2
B727
Road closure on B727 from junction High Street and Laurieston Road (at the War Memorial) to left turn onto gravel track after Cally Avenue (OS Grid Ref: NX 60821 56001).
IMPACTS
This area will be closed for vehicle traffic from Saturday 08:45hrs to Saturday 11:45hrs to facilitate the safe departure of riders from the start line.
MITIGATIONS
Alternative routes into and out of Gatehouse via the other junction (Cardoness Castle) with the A75 remain fully open and accessible throughout.
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ZONE 3
LAURIESTON ROAD
Road closure on Laurieston Road from outskirts of Laurieston (OS Grid Ref: NX 67074 65408) to gravel track (OS Grid Ref: NX 61099 62217).
IMPACTS
This area will be closed for vehicle traffic from Saturday 09:30hrs to Saturday 14:15hrs to facilitate safe racing.
Laurieston Road closed from Laghead area (w3w.co/commit.dive.nuns) to the outskirts of Laurieston.
MITIGATIONS
Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout.
Help line (phone number) will be available on race day to coordinate vehicle access where possible.
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ZONE 4
B796 & CARSTRAMON WOOD
Road closure on B796 (from Big Water of Fleet Viaduct) and road through Carstramon Wood to Finish in Garries Park in Gatehouse of Fleet (including Laurieston Road from junction with road through Carstramon Wood near Gatehouse Golf Course to War Memorial).
IMPACTS
This area will be closed for vehicle traffic from Saturday 11:30hrs to Saturday 19:00hrs to facilitate safe racing.
Cairnsmore of Fleet NNR visitor centre will be closed all day on Saturday (16 May 2026)
MITIGATIONS
Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout.
Help line (phone number) will be available on race day to coordinate vehicle access where possible.
Access to DG7 2BE: There will be no access to the houses at this postcode on Saturday (16 May) between 11:30hrs and 14:15hrs.
Access to DG7 2BE before 11:30hrs on 16 May: Access to/from Gatehouse via road through Carstramon Wood and then B796 to Dromore Road.
Access to DG7 2BE after 14:15hrs on 16 May: Access to/from Gatehouse via Laurieston, A762 and A75.
