Starting at the magnificent Galloway House and Gardens, then on past Rigg Bay, through woodland and on to a cliff top path ending at the remains of a castle, this walk has lots of interest whatever time of year you manage to take it. On leaving the pay and display car park it is well… Continue reading Cruggleton Castle
Category: 5-10km
Wamphray Glen
Although this is not a long walk, the section through the Glen is surprisingly energetic as much of the route is up and down steep slopes or steps – which can be treacherous in wet weather especially when covered in leaves. The walk would be most enjoyable in spring or summer when the native flora… Continue reading Wamphray Glen
Dundeugh Forest
Although a lot of storm damage was still visible at the time of my visit (August 22) the main trail is now open. The route is along forest tracks which are generally level passing through mixed woodland and spruce plantations, with views in some places – particularly at the confluence of the Waters of Deugh… Continue reading Dundeugh Forest
Water of Luce
A short level walk through a variety of terrain including a section along the side of a quiet country road. After passing the impressive railway viaduct the route ends at the shore behind Wigtownshire Golf Course. The path along the wooded bank of the Water of Luce is particularly enjoyable. When I walked it 12/7/22… Continue reading Water of Luce
Eskrigg Reserve
A pleasant enough short walk from Lockerbie to the nearby Eskdale Nature Reserve set on the edge of Turnmuir Plantation. There is a waterside hide on the reserve which will repay spending some time watching for wildlife. The route includes sections along main roads and bridges over the A74(M) before ending up in Lockerbie town… Continue reading Eskrigg Reserve
Euchan Glen
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
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 The D&G instructions are out of date – there is no longer a car park at the other side of the forest so when you arrive at the track… Continue reading Kilsture Forest
Red Haven
Parking is now available on the left about 200 metres down the road to Balcary, which allows you to access the Millenium Garden and footbridge, leading on to the playing fields where the walk starts. Much of the footpath has been improved but there are still some short sections which can be very muddy. There… Continue reading Red Haven
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
Brighouse Bay
This walk has three distinct sections – a walk though scrubby woodland alongside the Brighouse caravan park, a coastal path, and a return leg through farmland. For me, the second section was the highlight of what would otherwise not be a very attractive route. Particularly if the ground is wet (as it was when I… Continue reading Brighouse Bay