An interesting short walk through gardens and parkland along paths which were surprisingly muddy on the day I visited. Unfortunately the walled garden is no longer open to the public (it looks as if it is now used for private events) but just walk past the end of the enclosed garden and turn immediately right… Continue reading Ardwell Pond Walk
Category: Merrick
Drummore to Castle Clanyard
Sadly, the day that I chose to take this walk did not allow me to enjoy the views that must be there at other times and the photos therefore don’t do them justice. The route starts on the eastern side of the Mull at Drummore and on a better day allows views of the western… Continue reading Drummore to Castle Clanyard
New Luce to Kilhern
Most of this circular walk from New Luce is along a rather bleak stretch of the Southern Upland Way, following an old track (perhaps a drover’s road). The route is quite wet in places, and when I walked it there were cattle with calves on the track (as I had my dog with me I… Continue reading New Luce to Kilhern
Wood of Cree
This walk takes you through part of a wooded RSPB reserve along steep paths which are wet in places. There are no hides on this walk (although there may be on walk on the other end of the reserve). In February, the month of my visit, there are few birds to be seen as most… Continue reading Wood of Cree
Glentrool to Martyrs’ Tomb
A walk around the the bottom half of Glentrool on well maintained and generally dry paths. The outward leg involves some short climbs but the return leg follows the river and is generally level. There are good views throughout the walk which I thoroughly enjoyed. Note that there is a charge for the use of… Continue reading Glentrool to Martyrs’ Tomb
Cruggleton Castle
Starting at the magnificent Galloway House and Gardens, then on past Rigg Bay, through woodland and on to a cliff top path ending at the remains of a castle, this walk has lots of interest whatever time of year you manage to take it. On leaving the pay and display car park it is well… Continue reading Cruggleton Castle
Lovers’ Walk, Martyrs’ Stake and Wigtown Harbour
Perhaps it is different at other times of the year, but when I went round this walk in January I found the optional section down to the harbour the most interesting part of the route. If you don’t have an hour to do the full circuit, I would suggest cutting out the Lovers’ Walk section… Continue reading Lovers’ Walk, Martyrs’ Stake and Wigtown Harbour
Newton Stewart Riverside
This short loop of 2 km manages to take in two fields with livestock, a section along the side of the A75, and a return along the back of some light industrial units. It does give some good views of the River Cree as it passes through Newton Stewart, and the car park is well… Continue reading Newton Stewart Riverside
Water of Luce
A short level walk through a variety of terrain including a section along the side of a quiet country road. After passing the impressive railway viaduct the route ends at the shore behind Wigtownshire Golf Course. The path along the wooded bank of the Water of Luce is particularly enjoyable. When I walked it 12/7/22… Continue reading Water of Luce
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