For good or for ill, changes are afoot at Dunskey Estate. The gardens and tearoom no longer exist and many of the estate buildings are being changed into holiday rentals. I parked behind the stable block (beside the interesting and tricky maze) but it seems that the estate would now prefer you to park at… Continue reading Dunskey Glen
Author: Keith Heron
Byreburn Forest
An interesting walk with some industrial archaeology to discover, along with a waterfall and mixed forestry. The route is easy to follow and some of the paths have been recently maintained, with the result that even on the wettest of days most of the route was relatively dry. Note that there is a wheelchair accessible… Continue reading Byreburn Forest
Warb Law
Unfortunately I didn’t have the best of weather for this walk, and therefore can’t comment on the quality of the views from the top of Warb Law as I could barely see the top of the radio mast, never mind Criffel. Nonetheless it was an enjoyable walk even on very soggy ground – I would… Continue reading Warb Law
Archbank and Frenchland
Unless the weather has been very dry I would strongly recommend boots for this walk as some parts are quite muddy. However it is worth it for the good views of the hills and back over the town. I think part of the walk has been re-routed near to the farm at Alton, or perhaps… Continue reading Archbank and Frenchland
Waterside Walks
An easy walk along the bank of the River Annan, then back into Moffat town centre along the side of the Old Edinburgh Road. A short section of the return leg is on the road but traffic was very light when I visited. Don’t follow the instruction to climb the steps and drop down the… Continue reading Waterside Walks
Grey Mare’s Tail
A strenuous short ascent up the side of the waterfall leads to a gentler path to Loch Skeen. The path has been made up with stone blocks although these are breaking up in places Parking is at a National Trust for Scotland car park so charges apply. Even though we were there on a wet(ish)… Continue reading Grey Mare’s Tail
Craigieburn Forest
A forest walk through the hills above Moffat on generally good paths/tracks. Note that there only seems to be the one route now waymarked – the longer option seems to have disappeared no doubt due to storm damage. When I walked it 19/3/24 How long it took me 1:10 How far I walked 4.5 km
Castle Hill and Watch Hill
Much of this walk is along roads, although they are either quiet country lanes or there is a footpath. The section of track down to Upper Loch was quite muddy the day I walked it so I would recommend boots. Dog walkers will be relieved to know that the stiles have been replaced with kissing… Continue reading Castle Hill and Watch Hill
Whitehills to Halleaths
This walk was surprisingly dry underfoot when I completed it after a series of wet days in March. It’s reasonably level and won’t detain you for too long – although you could choose to merge it with the Castle Loch walk. Dendrophiles will be delighted with the oak tree at the entrance to Halleaths Farm.… Continue reading Whitehills to Halleaths
Mull of Galloway
On a fine day the Mull is such a lovely place to visit you could easily spend the day over this short walk. The lighthouse and information centre, the RSPB reserve, the cliff top walks and birdlife, and (once it has reopened) the stunning cafe make for a great day out. For a variety of… Continue reading Mull of Galloway