Tag Archives: Low Level

Dundrennan Abbey

March 4, 2012

4.2 miles     about 1h 45m     110m ascent Dundrennan-Port Mary-Fagra A short low level walk to escape the snow showers that had been forecast. As it was, we had rain, hail, biting cold winds and warm sunshine, … Continue reading →

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Sanquhar and the SUW

January 29, 2012

7.4 miles 3h  288m ascent Along the SUW west from Sanquhar A few more miles of SUW. I decided to start   from Sanquhar and walk out along the SUW far enough to look down the Scaur valley then head … Continue reading →

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Cluden’s Sacred Sites

December 18, 2011

11.7 miles 4h 11m ascent 127m Cluden Water and Nith Riverbank walk, Lincluden Abbey, Twelve Apostles and a lowly Trig Pillar A beautiful crisp cold day with blue skies. I thought it would be appropriate to start this walk somewhere … Continue reading →

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The Seventy-five

October 23, 2011

I’ve been limited to short walks of late with little to report so I thought I’d write something a little different to keep my hand in. I had hoped to be out and about this weekend but Mrs Drow ‘n’ … Continue reading →

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Hot Blast in the Mist

October 2, 2011

2.2 miles   100m ascent Barstobrick Hill and the Neilson Monument A straightforward walk. I parked at the Barstobrick visitor centre where I had hoped to get some information on routes for walking. Various signs suggested that maps for walks … Continue reading →

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Mystery above the Laggan’s Loch

August 28, 2011

7.25 miles  2h 15m  ascent 252m Craigencallie, Loch Dee, White Laggan and the Glentrool Giant Axe Head I have both driven and walked the road from Clatteringshaws past Craigencallie, but have never actually spotted Craigencallie House, where I planned to … Continue reading →

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The Gowans Fyn

August 20, 2011

4.6 miles     1h 54m    164m ascent Newcastleton, 7 stanes Border Stane A nice easy walk, starting at the 7-stanes Trailhead car park about a mile and half east of Newcastleton. My schoolboy error was to take a … Continue reading →

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Heart, Mote and Slab

August 14, 2011

6.4 miles   1h 55m   174m ascent This was a brief stroll through Dalbeattie Forest in pleasant weather. We had previously walked the Dalbeattie to Colvend path (once in rain, once in sunshine) but this time started at the … Continue reading →

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