An easy walk mainly along very quiet country lanes and short section of the Southern Upland Way. The descent to Coo Wynd could be a bit tricky if the ground is wet but otherwise it is all good under foot. I’m sure there are better views to be enjoyed on a clearer day than when… Continue reading Sanquhar, Heuksland and Coo Wynd
Category: <5km
Sanquhar Historic Walk
Despite the fact that I walked this route on a grey January day there was still plenty of interest for a short walk around the town. I don’t imagine that there are still copies of the leaflet available in any of the shops and the tollbooth museum was closed so I no doubt missed out… Continue reading Sanquhar Historic Walk
Castle Point
On a nice day this short walk from Rockcliffe is a delight, with views over the estuary to Rough Isle, Almorness and Bengairn in the background. At Castle Point you will find an orientation table indicating what you can hope to see if the weather is clear. You can of course continue along the cliffs… Continue reading Castle Point
Waterloo Monument
What looks like a short easy walk on paper is in fact quite hard work. The first 1.5 km or so is along a relatively level country lane, but once you start up the side of the hill most of the path is made up of quite steep stone steps which are in poor condition.… Continue reading Waterloo Monument
Parton Viewpoint
A short walk up a small hill on dry gravel paths to a viewpoint with views over Loch Ken and into the Galloway Hills. The path is along the side of a field but separated from it by a barbed wire fence. The walk can be extended by following the Parton Heritage Walk (6km) which… Continue reading Parton Viewpoint
The Hills
A short walk through woodland by the side of the Dumfries/Dalbeattie road. The paths are firm and generally dry, one short section is moderately steep . Part of the route is along the old railway line and there are limited views of the old railway viaduct. It’s a nice break for 20 minutes if you… Continue reading The Hills
Kirkconnel Village Walk
Ignore the detour that I made up the main road – my only excuse is that the road island seems to have been removed. Simply cut into the gardens before you start to climb the bank out of the village. The first section of this walk along the bank of the Nith is a fairly… Continue reading Kirkconnel Village Walk
Old Church Walk
A couple of miles outside of Kirkconnel, this walk allows views of the local hills without involving any climbing. The car park where the walk starts is also the starting point for a 19 mile walk to Wanlockhead. Just before the remains of St Connel’s Church there is the possibility of a diversion to a… Continue reading Old Church Walk
Balloch Wood
Starting from the centre of Creetown this is a somewhat muddy and rocky short looped walk along some woodland paths beside Balloch Burn, which may be best walked in winter or spring when there is better visibility of the burn and its waterfalls. An attractive modern stone circle stands in a clearing near to the… Continue reading Balloch Wood
Clints of Dromore – Inbye Walk
Getting to and from this walk will take you longer than the walk itself, but the Clints and the viaduct none the less make it a worthwhile trip. The going is easy along good paths and a section of the old railway line. If you want more of a challenge the the path allows access… Continue reading Clints of Dromore – Inbye Walk