I was fortunate enough to enjoy a sunny spring day for this walk and it was a pleasure from start to finish. The first half of the route in particular was along clifftop heathland which put a real spring in my step. The path gets increasingly rocky until you get to the pebble beach at… Continue reading Port Castle Bay
Category: 5-10km
Hartfell Spa
The route up the glen is straightforward to follow. Indeed I was enjoying it so much that I missed the path up the side valley to the spa itself and had to retrace my steps to the small cairn which should have alerted me to the fact that I was at the point to turn… Continue reading Hartfell Spa
Duchess Bridge
After a stroll along the side of the Esk, the main interest on this walk consists of seeing the scale of the pheasant breeding operation for the Buccleugh Estates (unless cast iron bridges are your thing of course). There is then a walk back to town through some pleasant woodland, although the track was rather… Continue reading Duchess Bridge
Becks and Gaskells
A short low level walk around the edges of Langholm. Don’t bother looking for the telephone box, it has long gone, but the track between the houses is easy to spot. When walking past the small holdings don’t turn off the track down the path at the first bench and turning place as I did,… Continue reading Becks and Gaskells
Stairhaven Coastal Walk
An enjoyable circular walk giving some good coastal views and a return leg along quiet country lanes. You may find yourself walking in the same field as livestock and there is a notice at the start of the coastal section stating that dogs are not allowed – but there doesn’t appear to be an equivalent… Continue reading Stairhaven Coastal Walk
Dunskey Glen
For good or for ill, changes are afoot at Dunskey Estate. The gardens and tearoom no longer exist and many of the estate buildings are being changed into holiday rentals. I parked behind the stable block (beside the interesting and tricky maze) but it seems that the estate would now prefer you to park at… Continue reading Dunskey Glen
Warb Law
Unfortunately I didn’t have the best of weather for this walk, and therefore can’t comment on the quality of the views from the top of Warb Law as I could barely see the top of the radio mast, never mind Criffel. Nonetheless it was an enjoyable walk even on very soggy ground – I would… Continue reading Warb Law
Archbank and Frenchland
Unless the weather has been very dry I would strongly recommend boots for this walk as some parts are quite muddy. However it is worth it for the good views of the hills and back over the town. I think part of the walk has been re-routed near to the farm at Alton, or perhaps… Continue reading Archbank and Frenchland
Castle Hill and Watch Hill
Much of this walk is along roads, although they are either quiet country lanes or there is a footpath. The section of track down to Upper Loch was quite muddy the day I walked it so I would recommend boots. Dog walkers will be relieved to know that the stiles have been replaced with kissing… Continue reading Castle Hill and Watch Hill
Mull of Galloway
On a fine day the Mull is such a lovely place to visit you could easily spend the day over this short walk. The lighthouse and information centre, the RSPB reserve, the cliff top walks and birdlife, and (once it has reopened) the stunning cafe make for a great day out. For a variety of… Continue reading Mull of Galloway