The D&G guide’s description of the walk is muddled and appears to have parts out of order. Ignore the text and the route is fairly easy to follow. The path after the Glenlee power station (where significant work was underway at the time I followed the route) appears to be closed but only makes a… Continue reading Waterside Hill
Category: Rough
Some rocky and/or muddy parts on this route
Barhill Wood
These woods above Kirkcudbright repay a little bit of exploration, take the time to follow the signs for the red squirrel hide, or search for the grave of Billy Marshall in the cemetery as you pass. Some of the paths in the woods are muddy but it is quite possible to find accessible routes, in… Continue reading Barhill Wood
Tynron Doon
The Doon itself is a much more impressive earthwork than it appears from a distance, with a series of ditches and banks to climb before you reach the top, from where there are no doubt some great views looking across the Nith Valley on a better day than I enjoyed. Since the publication of the… Continue reading Tynron Doon
Calfield Rig and Mid Hill
A circular hill walk starting in Langholm, offering good views over the Solway (I would guess as they weren’t there when I visited) and northwards into the Borders. Once you have climbed up Calfield Rig the rest of the route follows a ridge of hills, just be sure to avoid the temptation of Naze Hill.… Continue reading Calfield Rig and Mid Hill
Carsluith to Kirkmabreck
An enjoyable circular walk across fields and along some country lanes. There is plenty of interest along the way with more than one cairn and standing stone to discover, together with good views over to Wigtownshire. Kirkmabreck old graveyard has some fascinating gravestones going back to the 17th Century, and the Galloway Smokehouse and Bistro… Continue reading Carsluith to Kirkmabreck
Bennan Viewpoint
The viewpoint itself is now rather underwhelming as the growth of the forest has largely obscured it, and there are better views from the path up than the viewpoint itself. However it is a pleasant enough walk through managed forestry, and a slight diversion allows for a visit to the ‘secret cages’ where red kites… Continue reading Bennan Viewpoint
Jubilee Path
This has been a popular path for well over a hundred years as it was created to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887, and much of the view has not changed in that time. There are plenty of alternate routes to discover, either closer to the shore or further up Mark Hill.… Continue reading Jubilee Path
Doach Wood
An area of coniferous woodland with some impressive Douglas Firs along the bottom path. The route is mainly on steep forest trails with some rough paths connecting them. There are other options in the woodland for you to explore but make sure you get to the bench at the viewpoint, which offers great views of… Continue reading Doach Wood