This woodland stroll through Brownmoor plantation is on good forest tracks throughout, so your feet will remain dry, but it is quite stony so I would recommend boots. It’s clearly popular with locals and offers a great space to walk your dog. There are limited facilities in Ecclefechan. When I walked it 9/4/23 How long… Continue reading Brownmoor Wood
Author: Keith Heron
St Mungo’s to Glenholm
Be aware that the mileage shown on the D&G leaflet for this walk is hopelessly inaccurate – it’s 8 km long, not 3 km as stated. Parking at the cemetery is extremely limited. On the day I visited there were already two cars parked and no room for a third so I drove back along… Continue reading St Mungo’s to Glenholm
Castle Loch via Marlake
An easy and generally level walk with plenty to see along the way. Some patches are wet underfoot but most of the route is very easy going. The boardwalk along the side of the walk has been recently replaced and much of this section is fully accessible with new gravel chipping paths. The castle is… Continue reading Castle Loch via Marlake
Carronbridge Nithside Walk
This short walk won’t detain you for very long unless you want to spend some time looking for wildlife along the bank of the river. Take care on the return section along the A76 as there isn’t much room, partly because of the cars parked on the pavement but particularly crossing the road bridge. When… Continue reading Carronbridge Nithside Walk
Nithbridge Riverside Walk
The sandy soil of the riverbank means that this walk can be comparatively dry underfoot even after heavy rain. The route is level and easy going with views across the river. It could easily be extended to loop down to Keir Mill Bridge and back through Blawplain Farm, or on to Penpont. The celtic cross… Continue reading Nithbridge Riverside Walk
Caerlaverock
I think that this path has been improved since the D&G leaflet was written (with a new bird hide added) and it can now be described as an all ability path all the way along (there are some patches which may be a little soft after rain, and one or two tree roots to navigate).… Continue reading Caerlaverock
Murray’s Monument
Don’t be tempted to simply walk up to the monument to Alexander Murray and then head back to the car park. This short but strenuous walk has plenty of interest including some great views and a series of waterfalls. There are several other places to explore while you are in the area including the goat… Continue reading Murray’s Monument
Kirroughtree Forest Trails
Kirroughtree is a great forest to visit, with a selection of walks, lots of bike trails, activities for kids and a great visitor centre with cafe. Unfortunately the information on the D&G leaflet is out of date as the walks have all been amended since it was produced (and at the time of writing more… Continue reading Kirroughtree Forest Trails
Wood of Cree
This walk takes you through part of a wooded RSPB reserve along steep paths which are wet in places. There are no hides on this walk (although there may be on walk on the other end of the reserve). In February, the month of my visit, there are few birds to be seen as most… Continue reading Wood of Cree
Glentrool to Martyrs’ Tomb
A walk around the the bottom half of Glentrool on well maintained and generally dry paths. The outward leg involves some short climbs but the return leg follows the river and is generally level. There are good views throughout the walk which I thoroughly enjoyed. Note that there is a charge for the use of… Continue reading Glentrool to Martyrs’ Tomb