Most of this long walk is on easy forest tracks, with some sections along the side of the road. Between Colvend and Rockliffe there is about half a mile without pavement, but the road is not particularly busy. The section from Rockliffe to Kippford is along the Jubilee Path route. There is a shop in… Continue reading Dalbeattie to Colvend
Author: Keith Heron
Rockcliffe to Sandyhills
One of my favourites, a beautiful ten mile there-and-back-again walk mainly along the clifftops, with great views on a clear day. If you only want to do it one way I would suggest timing your arrival with the local bus and catching the bus to the other end first so that you aren’t racing to… Continue reading Rockcliffe to Sandyhills
Waterside Hill
The D&G guide’s description of the walk is muddled and appears to have parts out of order. Ignore the text and the route is fairly easy to follow. The path after the Glenlee power station (where significant work was underway at the time I followed the route) appears to be closed but only makes a… Continue reading Waterside Hill
Threave Estate
The route given is just one of many options you can take around the Threave Estate and its connecting paths, which stretch from Castle Douglas to the Bridge of Dee. The walking is generally on the level with well maintained surfaces. The route includes a range of interest including four bird hides (one of which… Continue reading Threave Estate
Roon The Water and Castramon Woods
This circular walk from Gatehouse of Fleet is mainly on quiet country roads and lanes which get quieter as the walk proceeds. The route is fairly level except for a short section in the woods, which are an enjoyable diversion. Further walks are available to explore in the woodland. Public toilets, a cafe and shops… Continue reading Roon The Water and Castramon Woods
River Annan
An easy walk up the East bank and down the West bank of the River Annan between Annan and Brydekirk. The paths are generally in good condition and much of the walk is through attractive woodland with plenty of birdlife to see. The last stretch includes some farmland to cross with cows and horses. Sadly… Continue reading River Annan
Tynron Doon
The Doon itself is a much more impressive earthwork than it appears from a distance, with a series of ditches and banks to climb before you reach the top, from where there are no doubt some great views looking across the Nith Valley on a better day than I enjoyed. Since the publication of the… Continue reading Tynron Doon
Penpont to Keir Mill
Starting in the village of Penpont this walk starts by leading you along the side of the Scar Water before returning along a quiet country road past the smithy where the first rear-wheel-powered bicycle was made. The walk might be best during spring when the riverside views are clearest and the invasive Himalayan Balsam hasn’t… Continue reading Penpont to Keir Mill
Rounall Wood
A short walk through some mature native woodland on the edge of Dalbeattie, where various paths are waymarked.. The site is popular with dog walkers. Car parking is available at the entrance to the woods, which also serves as parking for Dalbeattie cemetery, a Commonwealth War Graves Commission site with good views over the town.… Continue reading Rounall Wood
Torrs Point
The first section of this route is through the town and along the side of the road down the estuary, which is pleasant enough, but you may prefer to find the limited parking along the roadside past Mutehill. This allows you to cut out the roadside walk and spend more time on the most interesting… Continue reading Torrs Point