The rough track down to East Tarbet is easy enough if you take it slowly – on the day I visited there were several motorhomes and a caravan enjoying the free camping at the bay. Clamber up the steep bank on the northern end of the bay and follow the path along the coast for… Continue reading East Tarbet to Portankill
Author: Keith Heron
Ardwell Bay
It’s such a beautiful spot to visit that the bumpy track down to the bay should not put you off. You might even get as lucky as I did, with the place to myself for an hour on a blazing June afternoon. I didn’t manage to complete the walk due to a combination of a… Continue reading Ardwell Bay
Sarkfoot to Old Graitney
A short walk around Gretna including a pleasant section along the coast. On a clear day there are good views over to the Lakes but the day I visited was hazy. There is plenty of birdlife to see along the estuary including egrets, cormorants, herons and geese. When I walked it 24/5/23 How long it… Continue reading Sarkfoot to Old Graitney
Redkirk to Baurch
A level walk along country roads and farm tracks following the start of the Solway from Gretna. Take care along the road section as it is quite heavily used (with plenty of delivery vans hurtling along), and also take care along the section of merse as it would be easy to twist an ankle on… Continue reading Redkirk to Baurch
Old Irvine
A long walk along a variety of country roads, tracks and some rough heathland without a huge amount of interest along the way. The instructions on the D&G leaflet are not always clear but with the help of a map it is reasonably easy to follow. Much of the moorland has been planted with a… Continue reading Old Irvine
Water of Minnoch
A most enjoyable walk – in particular the first half through mature native woods following the course of the river. This section of the path has been improved over the past few years and is perhaps not as wet as it once was. Many thanks to those who have done the work. The second section… Continue reading Water of Minnoch
Criffel
I wanted to save this walk for a day when I could capture the views from the top and the day of my walk seemed promising. However even before I arrived at the car park the top of the hill was covered in cloud and the views were therefore very hazy. I can promise from… Continue reading Criffel
Ardwell Pond Walk
An interesting short walk through gardens and parkland along paths which were surprisingly muddy on the day I visited. Unfortunately the walled garden is no longer open to the public (it looks as if it is now used for private events) but just walk past the end of the enclosed garden and turn immediately right… Continue reading Ardwell Pond Walk
Drummore to Castle Clanyard
Sadly, the day that I chose to take this walk did not allow me to enjoy the views that must be there at other times and the photos therefore don’t do them justice. The route starts on the eastern side of the Mull at Drummore and on a better day allows views of the western… Continue reading Drummore to Castle Clanyard
New Luce to Kilhern
Most of this circular walk from New Luce is along a rather bleak stretch of the Southern Upland Way, following an old track (perhaps a drover’s road). The route is quite wet in places, and when I walked it there were cattle with calves on the track (as I had my dog with me I… Continue reading New Luce to Kilhern