Cargenbridge
Place in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.054, -3.642 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NX 95 74 |
| Population: | 610 |
| Dialling code: | 01387 (Dumfries) |
Cargenbridge is a small settlement just to the north of Dumfries in Dumfries and Galloway, named for the bridge over the local Cargen Water. It sits in low, gently rolling agricultural country and feels distinctly rural while remaining within easy commuting distance of the town, with quiet lanes, river meadows and open views typical of the area.
Historically the locality developed around farming and water‑powered milling on the burn, and today it remains a mix of working farms and homes for people who travel into Dumfries for work and services. Social and cultural life tends to link with nearby villages and the amenities of the regional centre, and the lanes and rivers attract walkers and anglers looking for a peaceful countryside base not far from transport and shops.
Postcode districts covering Cargenbridge
Most populated places nearby
- Dumfries 1.8 miles2.9 km
Neighbouring places
- North West Dumfries Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Dumfries Place 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Nith Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Locharbriggs Place 4 miles6.4 km
- Lochar Ward 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Abbey Ward 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Lochmaben Place 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Castle Douglas and Crocketford Ward 10 miles16 km
Example postcodes in Cargenbridge
DG2 8LR, DG2 8LQ, DG2 8PH, DG2 8LD, DG2 8LP, DG2 8PJ, DG2 8LJ, DG2 8LL, DG2 8LG … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 48.7 miles78.4 km
- Edinburgh Airport 62.8 miles101 km
- Dumfries Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Lockerbie Railway Station 12.3 miles19.8 km
Hotels near Cargenbridge Ad
- Mabie House Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Southpark House 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Holiday Inn Dumfries 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
- The Townhouse Hotel 2.5 miles4 km
- Caledonian Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hetland Hall Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Oyo Craigadam Hotel 4 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Friars Carse Country House Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
Schools in Cargenbridge
- Cargenbridge School Primary
Local points of interest
- Palmerston Park Stadium 1.3 miles2 km
- Robert Burns Centre Museum 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Cargen Estate 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Lincluden House Estate 2 miles3.3 km
- Rock Hall Estate 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Friars Carse Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- The Barony Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Cavens Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Spottes Hall Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Southwick House Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Arbigland Estate 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Powillimount Beach Beach 11.5 miles18.5 km