Category: Easy

Much of the route is accessible but some short sections are a bit rougher underfoot (and may include some steps).

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

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

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

Water of Luce

A short level walk through a variety of terrain including a section along the side of a quiet country road. After passing the impressive railway viaduct the route ends at the shore behind Wigtownshire Golf Course. The path along the wooded bank of the Water of Luce is particularly enjoyable. When I walked it 12/7/22… Continue reading Water of Luce

Cally Woods Trail

These woods are a lovely place to wander around for an hour or two, so it doesn’t really matter that this particular trail has become indistinct in places. New paths have been marked out and many of the old trail markers have disappeared, but you can near enough follow the old Coronation Trail and in… Continue reading Cally Woods Trail

Gallaberry Walk

Sadly this route seems to have fallen into a state of neglect. Other than a parking spot beside a private house, there is no evidence of a car park as described in the D&G guide. The first third of the walk through woodland is still clear and enjoyable. However the path along the side of… Continue reading Gallaberry Walk

Eskrigg Reserve

A pleasant enough short walk from Lockerbie to the nearby Eskdale Nature Reserve set on the edge of Turnmuir Plantation. There is a waterside hide on the reserve which will repay spending some time watching for wildlife. The route includes sections along main roads and bridges over the A74(M) before ending up in Lockerbie town… Continue reading Eskrigg Reserve

Carron Linns

I will have to come back to this short walk in a year or two’s time to see if it has been re-opened, but at the time of my visit it was not possible to complete due to storm damage from the winter of 2021. I did my best to get to the end of… Continue reading Carron Linns

Holm Woods

This walk starts along quiet country lanes with minimal traffic taking you past the entrance to Crawick Multiverse. The route then passes through Holm Woods and along the sides of Crawick Water, before returning to Sanquhar. Generally a very easy walk but there are some sections along the river that are up and down short… Continue reading Holm Woods