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Rhinns of
Kells
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Distance: 22km
(14 miles)
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£10.00
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Ascent: 1200m
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Ref 2-1
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Route Summary
By popular request, this is the full
north to south traverse of the widely
acclaimed Rhinns of Kells ridge. This
is a big day in the hills but an unforgettable
experience, including an ascent of one
of our three Corbetts, Corserine. Only
for the fittest amongst you.
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Transport
Registration 06-45
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 07-00
Return to Dashwood Square 18-30 |
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The Awfu'
Hand
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Distance: 16km
(10 miles)
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£8.00
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Ascent: 1100m
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Route Summary
This full traverse of the Awfu' Hand
ridge includes two Corbetts -Shalloch
on Minnoch and the highest mountain
in the South of Scotland, the Merrick.
One of the "must dos" in the Galloway
Hills, this route proves popular every
year.
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Transport
Registration 07-15
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 07-30
Return to Dashwood Square 18-30 |
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Mossdale to Gatehouse
Station
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Distance: 15km
(9.5 miles)
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£8.00
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Ascent: 200m
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Ref 2-3
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Route Summary
Follow the old "Paddy Line" westwards
through some of Galloway's wildest scenery.
A low level walk that has not only an
historical appeal but an opportunity
to see Red Kites.
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Transport
Registration 08-45
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 09-00
Return to Dashwood Square 16-00 |
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Haggis Hill
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Distance: 9.5km
(6 miles)
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£8.00
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Ascent: 300m
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Route Summary
Yes such a hill exists! Just beyond
the Nick of the Balloch. This delightful
short walk is the furthest we go north
westerly but the views of the Galloway
Hills, Ayrshire and beyond are quite
unique.
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Transport
Registration 08-45
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 09-00
Return to Dashwood Square 15-00 |
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Millfore
and Darnaw
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Distance: 10km
(6.25 miles)
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£8.00
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Ascent: 800m
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Route Summary
Not a long walk but quite demanding
due to absence of well defined paths.
Takes in two distinctive tops providing
aspects of Newton Stewart from Millfore
and the Rhinns of Kells from Darnaw.
Site of an aircraft accident will be
visited.
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Transport
Registration 10-15
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 10-30
Return to Dashwood Square 16-30 |
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Pulnagashel
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Distance: 12km
(7.5 miles)
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£6.00
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Ascent: 300m
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Route Summary
A real mixture of hill, moor, forest
and water with the reward of one of
the finest views of Loch Trool. This
walk proved popular a couple of years
ago and should appeal to those who want
a decent walk without too much climbing.
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Transport
Registration 09-45
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 10-00
Return to Dashwood Square 17-30 |
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Carrick Shore to
Gatehouse
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Distance: 9.5km
(6 miles)
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£8.00
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Ascent: 40m
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Route Summary
One of our coastal routes. Explore the
Fleet National Scenic Area from the
rocks and sandy beaches of Carrick and
Sandgreen through the beautiful native
woodlands of Cally Park to Gatehouse
of Fleet, in the company of a local
expert.
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Transport
Registration 12-15
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 12-30
Return to Dashwood Square 17-15 |
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Kingslaggan to Gatehouse
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Distance: 8km (5
miles)
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£8.00
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Ascent: 100m
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Route Summary
A second walk through the Fleet National
Scenic Area. This route starts in the
picturesque Skyreburn Glen from where
we follow the old track across upland
farmland to Anwoth Old Churchyard. From
here we climb to Rutherford's Monument
and the hill fort of Trusty's Hill overlooking
the town of Gatehouse of Fleet. Enjoy
beautiful views and a walk full of historical
interest in the company of a local historian.
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Transport
Registration 12-15
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 12-30
Return to Dashwood Square 17-15 |
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Walk Gradings
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Very strenuous - A true
mountain adventure, often with difficult walking
underfoot in Galloway's wildest locations. Distances
are usually at least 16km (10 miles) and there
is usually up to 1000m of ascent.
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Strenuous - Open hillside
with some steep sections. Distances typically
10km (7 miles) to 15km (9 miles) with between
500 and 700m of ascent. Suitable only for those
with a good level of fitness.
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Moderate + - Generally
on lower land across farm land, through forests
or on the coast, usually on paths, but with
some difficult sections. Distances of around
10km (7 miles) with typically around 300m of
ascent.
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Moderate - Generally on
lower land across farm land, through forests
or on the coast, usually on paths. Distances
are generally 7km (4 miles) to 10km (7 miles)
with only minimal levels of ascent but may include
some exposed sections. A number of these walks
are led by historical or wildlife experts and
hence are taken at a slower pace to allow for
items of interest along the route to be discussed.
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