A level walk along country roads and farm tracks following the start of the Solway from Gretna. Take care along the road section as it is quite heavily used (with plenty of delivery vans hurtling along), and also take care along the section of merse as it would be easy to twist an ankle on… Continue reading Redkirk to Baurch
Category: 5-10km
Criffel
I wanted to save this walk for a day when I could capture the views from the top and the day of my walk seemed promising. However even before I arrived at the car park the top of the hill was covered in cloud and the views were therefore very hazy. I can promise from… Continue reading Criffel
Drummore to Castle Clanyard
Sadly, the day that I chose to take this walk did not allow me to enjoy the views that must be there at other times and the photos therefore don’t do them justice. The route starts on the eastern side of the Mull at Drummore and on a better day allows views of the western… Continue reading Drummore to Castle Clanyard
New Luce to Kilhern
Most of this circular walk from New Luce is along a rather bleak stretch of the Southern Upland Way, following an old track (perhaps a drover’s road). The route is quite wet in places, and when I walked it there were cattle with calves on the track (as I had my dog with me I… Continue reading New Luce to Kilhern
Brownmoor Wood
This woodland stroll through Brownmoor plantation is on good forest tracks throughout, so your feet will remain dry, but it is quite stony so I would recommend boots. It’s clearly popular with locals and offers a great space to walk your dog. There are limited facilities in Ecclefechan. When I walked it 9/4/23 How long… Continue reading Brownmoor Wood
St Mungo’s to Glenholm
Be aware that the mileage shown on the D&G leaflet for this walk is hopelessly inaccurate – it’s 8 km long, not 3 km as stated. Parking at the cemetery is extremely limited. On the day I visited there were already two cars parked and no room for a third so I drove back along… Continue reading St Mungo’s to Glenholm
Castle Loch via Marlake
An easy and generally level walk with plenty to see along the way. Some patches are wet underfoot but most of the route is very easy going. The boardwalk along the side of the walk has been recently replaced and much of this section is fully accessible with new gravel chipping paths. The castle is… Continue reading Castle Loch via Marlake
Nithbridge Riverside Walk
The sandy soil of the riverbank means that this walk can be comparatively dry underfoot even after heavy rain. The route is level and easy going with views across the river. It could easily be extended to loop down to Keir Mill Bridge and back through Blawplain Farm, or on to Penpont. The celtic cross… Continue reading Nithbridge Riverside Walk
Kirroughtree Forest Trails
Kirroughtree is a great forest to visit, with a selection of walks, lots of bike trails, activities for kids and a great visitor centre with cafe. Unfortunately the information on the D&G leaflet is out of date as the walks have all been amended since it was produced (and at the time of writing more… Continue reading Kirroughtree Forest Trails
Glentrool to Martyrs’ Tomb
A walk around the the bottom half of Glentrool on well maintained and generally dry paths. The outward leg involves some short climbs but the return leg follows the river and is generally level. There are good views throughout the walk which I thoroughly enjoyed. Note that there is a charge for the use of… Continue reading Glentrool to Martyrs’ Tomb