A short walk over the Nith from Sanquhar leads to a well maintained path along the side of Euchan Water through Euchan Glen. Generally an easy walk but there are one or two short sections of climbs towards the end, before joining the road back down to Sanquhar. Waterfalls add to the interest along this… Continue reading Euchan Glen
Category: Easy
Much of the route is accessible but some short sections are a bit rougher underfoot (and may include some steps).
Stranraer and Loch Ryan
An interesting walk through Agnew Park and along the coast, with a section tagged on through a housing estate. Unless you particularly want the exercise of climbing up the bank I’m not sure what value this addition brings to the walk – I would suggest walking back along the shore and then going in to… Continue reading Stranraer and Loch Ryan
Wig Bay
An enjoyable walk along the shore of Loch Ryan with plenty of birdlife to look out for, followed by a return leg along a track and roadside. The coastal section seemed to be very popular with dog walkers -responsible and otherwise. There is a picnic area at the car park which was very pleasant on… Continue reading Wig Bay
Aldouran Glen
This short walk is in three distinct parts – a stroll though the Aldouran Glen gardens (with fully accessible paths), a rougher walk through the wooded glen, and a track/road section back down into Leswalt. The first section has various options including paths for wheelchair users – who would find it easier to use the… Continue reading Aldouran Glen
Kilsture Forest
This easy walk through Kilsture Forest (or Wood? FLS can’t decide) is mainly on good paths with occasional views over surrounding farmland down to the coast. The D&G instructions are out of date – there is no longer a car park at the other side of the forest so when you arrive at the track… Continue reading Kilsture Forest
Knockman Wood
Don’t be put off by the gates at the entrance, just close them behind you and drive the quarter of a mile or so to the car park. And don’t be put off by the conifer plantations you walk through to start with, they soon turn in to some lovely mature woodland, with evidence of… Continue reading Knockman Wood
St Kentigern’s Churchyard
A very short walk along the bank of the River Annan to visit the historic St Kentigern’s graveyard. Be aware that the road bridge is narrow and you will need to be aware of the traffic. Ignore the first three paragraphs on the D&G leaflet as they are from the Hoddom Castle walk. When I… Continue reading St Kentigern’s Churchyard
Hoddom Castle
Much of this easy and enjoyable walk is through woodland along the banks of the River Annan and takes in Hoddom Castle, an imposing building around which a caravan park is based. The walk finishes up passing along the side of the golf course. The way markers from the car park seem to have disappeared… Continue reading Hoddom Castle
Sanquhar, Heuksland and Coo Wynd
An easy walk mainly along very quiet country lanes and short section of the Southern Upland Way. The descent to Coo Wynd could be a bit tricky if the ground is wet but otherwise it is all good under foot. I’m sure there are better views to be enjoyed on a clearer day than when… Continue reading Sanquhar, Heuksland and Coo Wynd
The Parks
An easy stroll along the banks of the Nith with some historic landmarks including Castledykes Park. Some of the landmarks mentioned in the route description have changed or disappeared altogether but the walk is easy to follow. Don’t miss one of the last remains of Dumfries’ industrial past on the opposite bank from the car… Continue reading The Parks