A short walk around Gretna including a pleasant section along the coast. On a clear day there are good views over to the Lakes but the day I visited was hazy. There is plenty of birdlife to see along the estuary including egrets, cormorants, herons and geese. When I walked it 24/5/23 How long it… Continue reading Sarkfoot to Old Graitney
Category: <5km
Ardwell Pond Walk
An interesting short walk through gardens and parkland along paths which were surprisingly muddy on the day I visited. Unfortunately the walled garden is no longer open to the public (it looks as if it is now used for private events) but just walk past the end of the enclosed garden and turn immediately right… Continue reading Ardwell Pond Walk
Carronbridge Nithside Walk
This short walk won’t detain you for very long unless you want to spend some time looking for wildlife along the bank of the river. Take care on the return section along the A76 as there isn’t much room, partly because of the cars parked on the pavement but particularly crossing the road bridge. When… Continue reading Carronbridge Nithside Walk
Caerlaverock
I think that this path has been improved since the D&G leaflet was written (with a new bird hide added) and it can now be described as an all ability path all the way along (there are some patches which may be a little soft after rain, and one or two tree roots to navigate).… Continue reading Caerlaverock
Murray’s Monument
Don’t be tempted to simply walk up to the monument to Alexander Murray and then head back to the car park. This short but strenuous walk has plenty of interest including some great views and a series of waterfalls. There are several other places to explore while you are in the area including the goat… Continue reading Murray’s Monument
Wood of Cree
This walk takes you through part of a wooded RSPB reserve along steep paths which are wet in places. There are no hides on this walk (although there may be on walk on the other end of the reserve). In February, the month of my visit, there are few birds to be seen as most… Continue reading Wood of Cree
Lovers’ Walk, Martyrs’ Stake and Wigtown Harbour
Perhaps it is different at other times of the year, but when I went round this walk in January I found the optional section down to the harbour the most interesting part of the route. If you don’t have an hour to do the full circuit, I would suggest cutting out the Lovers’ Walk section… Continue reading Lovers’ Walk, Martyrs’ Stake and Wigtown Harbour
Gallow Hill
Based on the number of people I met on a mid-November day, this is a popular walk from the centre of Moffat – particularly with dog owners. The woods are now under the stewardship of Moffat Community Woodland Trust who are helping this former softwood plantation recover to a more natural native woodland. The paths… Continue reading Gallow Hill
Black Water of Dee
There is some storm damage on this short walk but nothing that presents too much of a challenge. The leg along the side of the Dee is particularly enjoyable although the path was not always clear when I visited in August – I imagine it is easier to find when the vegetation isn’t so high.… Continue reading Black Water of Dee
Newton Stewart Riverside
This short loop of 2 km manages to take in two fields with livestock, a section along the side of the A75, and a return along the back of some light industrial units. It does give some good views of the River Cree as it passes through Newton Stewart, and the car park is well… Continue reading Newton Stewart Riverside