Starting at the magnificent Galloway House and Gardens, then on past Rigg Bay, through woodland and on to a cliff top path ending at the remains of a castle, this walk has lots of interest whatever time of year you manage to take it. On leaving the pay and display car park it is well… Continue reading Cruggleton Castle
Author: Keith Heron
Lovers’ Walk, Martyrs’ Stake and Wigtown Harbour
Perhaps it is different at other times of the year, but when I went round this walk in January I found the optional section down to the harbour the most interesting part of the route. If you don’t have an hour to do the full circuit, I would suggest cutting out the Lovers’ Walk section… Continue reading Lovers’ Walk, Martyrs’ Stake and Wigtown Harbour
Laghead to Lagg
This walk is a good choice for a winter’s day as it is fairly easy going underfoot and means there is less traffic on the road sections – which comprise most of the route. The track between the two farms is the most interesting part of the walk but note that it does include a… Continue reading Laghead to Lagg
Wamphray Glen
Although this is not a long walk, the section through the Glen is surprisingly energetic as much of the route is up and down steep slopes or steps – which can be treacherous in wet weather especially when covered in leaves. The walk would be most enjoyable in spring or summer when the native flora… Continue reading Wamphray Glen
Gallow Hill
Based on the number of people I met on a mid-November day, this is a popular walk from the centre of Moffat – particularly with dog owners. The woods are now under the stewardship of Moffat Community Woodland Trust who are helping this former softwood plantation recover to a more natural native woodland. The paths… Continue reading Gallow Hill
Black Water of Dee
There is some storm damage on this short walk but nothing that presents too much of a challenge. The leg along the side of the Dee is particularly enjoyable although the path was not always clear when I visited in August – I imagine it is easier to find when the vegetation isn’t so high.… Continue reading Black Water of Dee
Dundeugh Forest
Although a lot of storm damage was still visible at the time of my visit (August 22) the main trail is now open. The route is along forest tracks which are generally level passing through mixed woodland and spruce plantations, with views in some places – particularly at the confluence of the Waters of Deugh… Continue reading Dundeugh Forest
Drumlanrig to Burnmouth
Unfortunately this walk is currently (July 22) closed due to storm damage from the end of last year, and does not look as though it will be re-opening any time soon. The only point of this post is to save you a wasted journey. I wish I had looked at the Drumlanrig website before I… Continue reading Drumlanrig to Burnmouth
Wanlockhead to Sanquhar
The most convenient bus from Sanquhar currently runs at 11:23 am Monday to Saturday. If you do have time for a quick visit to the museum it certainly helps you understand the conditions that the miners (and children) worked under in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in Wanlockhead. The recent addition of the ‘Visions of… Continue reading Wanlockhead to Sanquhar
Newton Stewart Riverside
This short loop of 2 km manages to take in two fields with livestock, a section along the side of the A75, and a return along the back of some light industrial units. It does give some good views of the River Cree as it passes through Newton Stewart, and the car park is well… Continue reading Newton Stewart Riverside