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Walks on 14th 17th May 2007

:: Monday 14 May

 SUW - Castle Kennedy to Portpatrick

 Distance: 18km (11.5 miles)

£8.00

 Ascent: 250m

Ref 4-1

Route Summary
The final section going westerly gives a wonderful panorama of the Clyde Estuary and the Irish coastline as you walk the final few miles. Enjoy a refreshment in this delightful village

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 The Cradle of Scotland's Indpendence

 Distance: 12km (7.5 miles)

£5.00

 Ascent: 600m

Ref 4-2

Route Summary
Starting from Bruce’s Stone overlooking the site of his victory over Edward 1’s army this circular walk takes in some rough walking to Craiglee descending to the Southern Upland Way and back to Loch Trool.

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:: Tuesday 15 May

 Southern Upland Way - Craigenbay to Bargrennan

 Distance: 22km (14 miles)

£5.00

 Ascent: 260m

Ref 5-1

Route Summary
This section goes through the heart of The Galloway Hills providing unforgettable views from start to finish. This walk could be foreshortened to end at the Visitor Centre at Stroan Bridge reducing it to 16km (10 miles).

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 Cairnsmore from the Red Deer Range

 Distance: 15 km (9.5 miles)

£5.00

 Ascent: 767m

Ref 5-2

Route Summary
A tough high level walk across Craignarget and Cairnsmore of Fleet with some fine mountain views.

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:: Wednesday 16 May

 Rhinns of Kells

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 Distance: 21km (13 miles)

£8.00

 Ascent: 1100m

Ref 6-1

Route Summary
A long challenging, classic high-level ridge walk, one of the best in Southern Scotland, with superb views.

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 Cairnsmore of Dee

 Distance: 10 km (6 Miles)

£5.00

 Ascent: 500m

Ref 6-2

Route Summary
A circular walk along the Raider’ Road up Cairnsmore of Dee to Benniguinea and finishing at Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre.

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:: Thursday 17 May

 Cambret and Cairnharrow

 Distance: 8km (5 miles)

£5.00

 Ascent: 440m

Ref 7-1

Route Summary
To finish Walkfest ’07 a pleasant, short walk is offered through an area of historical interest offering excellent views of the Isle of Man and the Lake District.

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Walk Gradings

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 Very strenuous - a mountain adventure

 

 Strenuous - open hillside with some steep sections

 

 Moderate - a combination of paths and open hillside

 

 Easy/Moderate - generally paths and forest tracks

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 All inclusive - suitable for all, wheelchairs and buggies

 

 
Bruce's Stone - Glentrool
 
[Gradings Explained]

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