I was fortunate enough to enjoy a sunny spring day for this walk and it was a pleasure from start to finish. The first half of the route in particular was along clifftop heathland which put a real spring in my step. The path gets increasingly rocky until you get to the pebble beach at… Continue reading Port Castle Bay
Category: Merrick
St Ninian’s Cave
It’s great to see the landowner working with walkers and cyclists by providing information about paths and cycle routes on a noticeboard in the car park (the honesty box asked for £1 at the time of my visit). The path down to the shore is well maintained and gives a pleasant stroll through woodland. To… Continue reading St Ninian’s Cave
Garnets Walk
Ancient thorn bushes line the side of the old road into Port William providing cover for plants and wildlife. Looking over the top of the hedges (on a clear day) gives a good view along the coast, resulting in a short but interesting walk. I’m not sure if I managed to find the ‘interesting boulder’… Continue reading Garnets Walk
Monreith Estate
I was fortunate to arrive at this walk on a sunny spring morning at the start of May and as a result it was a real treat. The bluebells were as good as I have seen anywhere and the lack of foliage on the trees opened up the views across the loch, allowing the superb… Continue reading Monreith Estate
Stairhaven Coastal Walk
An enjoyable circular walk giving some good coastal views and a return leg along quiet country lanes. You may find yourself walking in the same field as livestock and there is a notice at the start of the coastal section stating that dogs are not allowed – but there doesn’t appear to be an equivalent… Continue reading Stairhaven Coastal Walk
Dunskey Glen
For good or for ill, changes are afoot at Dunskey Estate. The gardens and tearoom no longer exist and many of the estate buildings are being changed into holiday rentals. I parked behind the stable block (beside the interesting and tricky maze) but it seems that the estate would now prefer you to park at… Continue reading Dunskey Glen
Mull of Galloway
On a fine day the Mull is such a lovely place to visit you could easily spend the day over this short walk. The lighthouse and information centre, the RSPB reserve, the cliff top walks and birdlife, and (once it has reopened) the stunning cafe make for a great day out. For a variety of… Continue reading Mull of Galloway
East Tarbet to Portankill
The rough track down to East Tarbet is easy enough if you take it slowly – on the day I visited there were several motorhomes and a caravan enjoying the free camping at the bay. Clamber up the steep bank on the northern end of the bay and follow the path along the coast for… Continue reading East Tarbet to Portankill
Ardwell Bay
It’s such a beautiful spot to visit that the bumpy track down to the bay should not put you off. You might even get as lucky as I did, with the place to myself for an hour on a blazing June afternoon. I didn’t manage to complete the walk due to a combination of a… Continue reading Ardwell Bay
Water of Minnoch
A most enjoyable walk – in particular the first half through mature native woods following the course of the river. This section of the path has been improved over the past few years and is perhaps not as wet as it once was. Many thanks to those who have done the work. The second section… Continue reading Water of Minnoch