These woods are a lovely place to wander around for an hour or two, so it doesn’t really matter that this particular trail has become indistinct in places. New paths have been marked out and many of the old trail markers have disappeared, but you can near enough follow the old Coronation Trail and in… Continue reading Cally Woods Trail
Category: <5km
Gallaberry Walk
Sadly this route seems to have fallen into a state of neglect. Other than a parking spot beside a private house, there is no evidence of a car park as described in the D&G guide. The first third of the walk through woodland is still clear and enjoyable. However the path along the side of… Continue reading Gallaberry Walk
Carron Linns
I will have to come back to this short walk in a year or two’s time to see if it has been re-opened, but at the time of my visit it was not possible to complete due to storm damage from the winter of 2021. I did my best to get to the end of… Continue reading Carron Linns
Holm Woods
This walk starts along quiet country lanes with minimal traffic taking you past the entrance to Crawick Multiverse. The route then passes through Holm Woods and along the sides of Crawick Water, before returning to Sanquhar. Generally a very easy walk but there are some sections along the river that are up and down short… Continue reading Holm Woods
Stranraer and Loch Ryan
An interesting walk through Agnew Park and along the coast, with a section tagged on through a housing estate. Unless you particularly want the exercise of climbing up the bank I’m not sure what value this addition brings to the walk – I would suggest walking back along the shore and then going in to… Continue reading Stranraer and Loch Ryan
Wig Bay
An enjoyable walk along the shore of Loch Ryan with plenty of birdlife to look out for, followed by a return leg along a track and roadside. The coastal section seemed to be very popular with dog walkers -responsible and otherwise. There is a picnic area at the car park which was very pleasant on… Continue reading Wig Bay
Aldouran Glen
This short walk is in three distinct parts – a stroll though the Aldouran Glen gardens (with fully accessible paths), a rougher walk through the wooded glen, and a track/road section back down into Leswalt. The first section has various options including paths for wheelchair users – who would find it easier to use the… Continue reading Aldouran Glen
Knockman Wood
Don’t be put off by the gates at the entrance, just close them behind you and drive the quarter of a mile or so to the car park. And don’t be put off by the conifer plantations you walk through to start with, they soon turn in to some lovely mature woodland, with evidence of… Continue reading Knockman Wood
St Kentigern’s Churchyard
A very short walk along the bank of the River Annan to visit the historic St Kentigern’s graveyard. Be aware that the road bridge is narrow and you will need to be aware of the traffic. Ignore the first three paragraphs on the D&G leaflet as they are from the Hoddom Castle walk. When I… Continue reading St Kentigern’s Churchyard
Repentance Tower
A short climb gives superb panoramic views including Criffel, the northern Lakes, and inland to the borders hill country. The tower (locked up) and small graveyard are an additional bonus. Note that the text on the D&G leaflet is rather garbled – ignore the first two paragraphs as they are carried over from the Hoddom… Continue reading Repentance Tower