This walk was surprisingly dry underfoot when I completed it after a series of wet days in March. It’s reasonably level and won’t detain you for too long – although you could choose to merge it with the Castle Loch walk. Dendrophiles will be delighted with the oak tree at the entrance to Halleaths Farm.… Continue reading Whitehills to Halleaths
Category: Annandale and Eskdale
Sarkfoot to Old Graitney
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
Redkirk to Baurch
A level walk along country roads and farm tracks following the start of the Solway from Gretna. Take care along the road section as it is quite heavily used (with plenty of delivery vans hurtling along), and also take care along the section of merse as it would be easy to twist an ankle on… Continue reading Redkirk to Baurch
Old Irvine
A long walk along a variety of country roads, tracks and some rough heathland without a huge amount of interest along the way. The instructions on the D&G leaflet are not always clear but with the help of a map it is reasonably easy to follow. Much of the moorland has been planted with a… Continue reading Old Irvine
Brownmoor Wood
This woodland stroll through Brownmoor plantation is on good forest tracks throughout, so your feet will remain dry, but it is quite stony so I would recommend boots. It’s clearly popular with locals and offers a great space to walk your dog. There are limited facilities in Ecclefechan. When I walked it 9/4/23 How long… Continue reading Brownmoor Wood
St Mungo’s to Glenholm
Be aware that the mileage shown on the D&G leaflet for this walk is hopelessly inaccurate – it’s 8 km long, not 3 km as stated. Parking at the cemetery is extremely limited. On the day I visited there were already two cars parked and no room for a third so I drove back along… Continue reading St Mungo’s to Glenholm
Castle Loch via Marlake
An easy and generally level walk with plenty to see along the way. Some patches are wet underfoot but most of the route is very easy going. The boardwalk along the side of the walk has been recently replaced and much of this section is fully accessible with new gravel chipping paths. The castle is… Continue reading Castle Loch via Marlake
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
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
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