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Multi Start Point - Kirroughtree Visitor
Centre, Palnure -
NX 450 646 - [ Find
it with MultiMap ]
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Cairnsmore
& Craignarget
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Distance: 17km (11 miles)
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Cost: £4.00
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Ascent: 747m
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Ref: 2-1
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Route Summary
A pleasant challenge for hill walkers
on the Sunday. Traverse the ridge
from Craignarget onto Cairnsmore
of Fleet & enjoy splendid views
over Wigtown Bay & north into
the Galloway Heartland.
Comment - Fairly strenuous,
but worth the effort! |
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Cairnholy
& Cairnharrow
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Distance: 12km (7.5
miles)
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Cost: £4.00
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Ascent: 658m
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Ref: 2-2
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Route Summary
Primarily an archaeological expedition
but a great walk with stunning
coastal scenery. Explore upland
farms, historical sites and savour
the history associated with this
quiet corner of Galloway
Comment - A fascinating
walk across open hillside &
tracks |
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Cairnsmore
& Marshalls Cave
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Distance: 14km (9 miles)
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Cost: £4.00
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Ascent: 736m
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Ref: 2-9
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Route Summary
A rewarding historical ascent
of this hill which dominates the
local skyline. Visit Billy Marshalls
Cave and savour the atmosphere
before relaxing and enjoying spectacular
views of Wigtown Bay.
Comment - An alternative
rewarding ascent of a popular
summit |
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Larg
Hill
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Distance: 11km (7 miles)
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Cost: £2.00
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Ascent: 290m
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Ref: 2-3
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Route Summary
Exploring some uncharted paths
& tracks in the Kirroughtree
Forest, this is a unique opportunity
to savour the splendour of this
mixed woodland area of the Galloway
Forest Park.
Comment - A relaxing
pace with many stops to admire
the views |
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Cruggleton
Coastal
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Distance: 9km (5.5 miles)
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Cost: £4.00
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Ascent: 120m
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Ref: 2-4
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Route Summary
A truely coastal walk, gentle
at first, then rising very steadily
to the cliff tops with a visit
to Cruggleton Castle. Return by
Galloway House with it's beautifully
kept gardens. Birdlife in abundance.
Comment - Paths and
tracks all the way - a great family
walk |
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Lead
Mines
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Distance: 3km (2 miles)
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Cost: £2.00
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Ascent: 92m
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Ref: 2-5
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Route Summary
The lead mining industry has left
its mark on the local countryside
& this walk takes you to some
remarkable hidden locations of
this one time major employer in
Galloway. Fine views also on the
way.
Comment - Great, interesting
and very popular |
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Wigtown
Bay
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Distance: 6.5km (4 miles)
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Cost: £2.00
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Ascent: 40m
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Ref: 2-6
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Route Summary
The walk explores the Scottish
Booktown, with time to visit some
of the many shops, as well as
visiting the largest marshland
nature reserve in Scotland. We
have Ospreys here to remember!
Comment - |
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Toddlers
Walk
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Distance: 2.5km (1.5
miles)
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Cost: FREE
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Ascent: N/a
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Ref: 2-7
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Route Summary
Explore the natural treasures
of Galloway with the Forestry
Commission Wildlife Ranger. A
short but fascinating opportunity
to find Red Squirrels, pondlife
and birds.
Comment - Great fun
for the kids, interesting for
mum & dad |
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Mary
Curran's Walk
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Distance: 6km (4 miles)
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Cost: £2.00
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Ascent: 40m
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Ref: 1-8
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Route Summary
This locally renowned walk will
be interspersed with readings
from her book. Mainly flat, but
ideally suited to savour views
over the Minnigaff Hills, Wigtown
Bay and Cairnsmore of Fleet.
Comment - A gentle strole
along roads and pathways |
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Walk Gradings
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Very strenuous - a mountain
adventure
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Strenuous - open hillside
with some steep sections
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Moderate - a combination of
paths and open hillside
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Easy/Moderate - generally
paths and forest tracks
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All inclusive - suitable for
all, wheelchairs and buggies
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NOTE - The organisers reserve the right
to alter the walk routes or schedule without
notification. [ More>>
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Maps of Routes - We appreciate the support
of Harveys
Maps who provided the maps for Saturdays
event. The maps for Sunday were obtained by
kind permission from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-Map
Service.
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