A short walk through the woods beside Gatehouse. It is all easy walking and much of it is fully accessible. The remains of the Old School are particularly interting. Don’t miss the small Garries Park behind the Town Hall on the High Street as you walk past. A full range of facilities including public toilets… Continue reading Garries Wood
Category: <5km
Barhill Wood
These woods above Kirkcudbright repay a little bit of exploration, take the time to follow the signs for the red squirrel hide, or search for the grave of Billy Marshall in the cemetery as you pass. Some of the paths in the woods are muddy but it is quite possible to find accessible routes, in… Continue reading Barhill Wood
Mabie Easy Access Route
The forest is well worth exploring, but when we were there it was not at all clear where the all ability path was supposed to be. There are paths which are manageable in a powered wheelchair but they are not clearly signed. The Douglas Firs are magnificent, and as this one of the seven stanes… Continue reading Mabie Easy Access Route
Rounall Wood
A short walk through some mature native woodland on the edge of Dalbeattie, where various paths are waymarked.. The site is popular with dog walkers. Car parking is available at the entrance to the woods, which also serves as parking for Dalbeattie cemetery, a Commonwealth War Graves Commission site with good views over the town.… Continue reading Rounall Wood
Bennan Viewpoint
The viewpoint itself is now rather underwhelming as the growth of the forest has largely obscured it, and there are better views from the path up than the viewpoint itself. However it is a pleasant enough walk through managed forestry, and a slight diversion allows for a visit to the ‘secret cages’ where red kites… Continue reading Bennan Viewpoint
Jubilee Path
This has been a popular path for well over a hundred years as it was created to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887, and much of the view has not changed in that time. There are plenty of alternate routes to discover, either closer to the shore or further up Mark Hill.… Continue reading Jubilee Path
Doach Wood
An area of coniferous woodland with some impressive Douglas Firs along the bottom path. The route is mainly on steep forest trails with some rough paths connecting them. There are other options in the woodland for you to explore but make sure you get to the bench at the viewpoint, which offers great views of… Continue reading Doach Wood
Penninghame
Although this route is described as fully accessible, it is not the easiest for a wheelchair user. The path is not surfaced and is rather bumpy in places, with tree roots presenting obstacles in places. Furthermore the views are largely obscured due to overgrown banks meaning that even if you do get round there isn’t… Continue reading Penninghame
Castle Douglas Town Trail
The amount of time you spend on this short walk depends on how long you want to spend browsing in the range of independent shops along King Street, or are diverted by one of the many cafes. CD can still claim to be the Food Town with three butchers, three bakers, one brewery and one… Continue reading Castle Douglas Town Trail