Category Archives: Dumfries & Galloway

Cairnsmore of Carsphairn

This was a difficult walk because the errant border terrier Leo chose to do a runner and could not be found. As you will see from the photos, it was a beautiful day for walking. The picture above is the … Continue reading

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Mabie Forest

7.2 miles, total ascent 274m      about 2.5 hours This was the walk from Mabie down to Trostan, along to Lotus Hill and back up into Mabie. Nice weather, randy dogs, and hot drinks at the end. What more can … Continue reading

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Clatteringshaws

A walk around the Clatteringshaws cycle path. It was sunny most of the way round but clouded over and started to rain when we stopped for lunch. At least we were treated to some rainbows. 13.7 miles     elevation 227m   … Continue reading

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Striding Arches

Three separate walks in June and July. First walk 27th June was the shortest, to the arch on Colt hill. It’s quite a bumpy drive up from Moniaive to the the parking spot at Cairnhead and I arrived to find … Continue reading

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Glenmidge

Strange that such a pleasant walk exists so close to home. Though I’m not sure I could find where we went on a map. From memory the route goes from Glenmidge, down towards Hallidayhill but taking a right fork up … Continue reading

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Loch Trool Circuit

A 5 miler around Loch Trool on a sunny but cool day. The dogs had trouble with some of the wooden bridges and could not quite grasp the use of a kissing gate. Lynn refused to push Bruce’s Stone, presumably … Continue reading

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Dalbeattie to Colvend

A nice easy stroll through the woods on forest tracks. There are no steep hills and the total ascent is just 159m. There were several watering holes for the dogs but unfortunately there were also opportunities for them to get … Continue reading

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Dumfries to Lochfoot

 16 miles     4 hours 45 mins     Total ascent 226m Pleasant walk with lots of lambs and calves, mounted damsels in (minimal) distress and even an orange-tipped butterfly. (Another Margaret walk) The cycle track from near the A701/A75 junction then … Continue reading

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