Category Archives: Dumfries & Galloway

Alhang by Map and Compass

May 8, 2011

4.7 miles 2h 43m 407m ascent As I drove to Netherholm of Dalquhairn my path was crossed by calves, lambs, hares and deer. The walk was a curtailed outing. I had initially intended a wide circle taking in Dodd Hill … Continue reading →

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Nature and Nurture

May 1, 2011

Portrack Gardens 2.3 miles Crichope Linn 2.8 miles Today was a compare and contrast walk. The Garden of Cosmic Speculation at Portrack is open just one day per year, and today was the the day. There are photos in the … Continue reading →

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Rehabilitation on Glen Hill

April 16, 2011

The crutches had been returned. The limp was fading. I didn’t think I could yet run or attempt a penalty kick but I was only 3 minutes slower than usual on the Georgetown circuit. It was time to try my … Continue reading →

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Threave’s drumlin swarm

March 13, 2011

5 miles 1h 45m ascent 76m Overcast, and unexpectedly dry. This easy stroll meandered around several wee hills that are part of a drumlin swarm near Castle Douglas. A new looking, or perhaps just well maintained track towards Threave Castle, … Continue reading →

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What Roman Fort?

February 27, 2011

9.1 miles 720m ascent 3h 43m 2 Donalds The first dry weekend for a while, so we decided to make the most of it. Rendezvous at the forgettable lay-by between Holywood and Auldgirth then off to Dusrisdeer in sunshine, under … Continue reading →

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Lowthers in White and Green

February 6, 2011

7.31 miles 2h 45m 531m ascent Wanlockhead nestled in the green-brown mist covered hills smothered in drizzle. We swaddled ourselves in waterproofs, spied the southern upland way sign and set off up the track. The rain gradually changed to sleet … Continue reading →

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Brass Monkeys on Hart Fell

December 5, 2010

7.2 miles 685m ascent 3h 37m Blue skies….Hart Fell beckoned. The old Edinburgh road was passable and we parked at the community hut near Newton. Once past the first kissing gate we found what was in store for us; 6 … Continue reading →

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Screel in snow

November 28, 2010

4.2 miles 1h 50m ascent 312m I’ve read that Screel Hill may take its name from the Gaelic sgreamhail meaning disgusting or nasty. Having walked this hill several times I can only presume this is incorrect or something about the … Continue reading →

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