A most enjoyable walk – in particular the first half through mature native woods following the course of the river. This section of the path has been improved over the past few years and is perhaps not as wet as it once was. Many thanks to those who have done the work. The second section… Continue reading Water of Minnoch
Category: 10-15km
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
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
Loch Trool Circular
This was a lovely walk on a spring day, but the paths have good surfaces all the way round so it could be undertaken in almost any conditions. The route has been extended at both ends of the Loch (due to the old bridge collapsing at the eastern end, and a new section of loch… Continue reading Loch Trool Circular
Quintinshill and River Sark
The Quintinshill rail disaster is the worst railway accident in British History, with over 200 dead, but is not widely known as it took place during WW1 and news of the accident was suppressed as much as possible. The details of the accident make for hard reading. This walk loops around the site of the… Continue reading Quintinshill and River Sark
Roon The Water and Castramon Woods
This circular walk from Gatehouse of Fleet is mainly on quiet country roads and lanes which get quieter as the walk proceeds. The route is fairly level except for a short section in the woods, which are an enjoyable diversion. Further walks are available to explore in the woodland. Public toilets, a cafe and shops… Continue reading Roon The Water and Castramon Woods
River Annan
An easy walk up the East bank and down the West bank of the River Annan between Annan and Brydekirk. The paths are generally in good condition and much of the walk is through attractive woodland with plenty of birdlife to see. The last stretch includes some farmland to cross with cows and horses. Sadly… Continue reading River Annan
Gatehouse to Sandgreen
Starting in the woods just outside Gatehouse this is a very pleasant walk through the Cally Woods to Sandgreen, with good views over the estuary. The return leg is mainly along a country road which has plenty of traffic during the summer months due to the caravan site at Sandgreen and I would consider returning… Continue reading Gatehouse to Sandgreen
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
Torrs Point
The first section of this route is through the town and along the side of the road down the estuary, which is pleasant enough, but you may prefer to find the limited parking along the roadside past Mutehill. This allows you to cut out the roadside walk and spend more time on the most interesting… Continue reading Torrs Point