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Loch Doon
to Loch Trool
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Distance: 25km
(15.5 miles)
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£10.00
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Ascent: 300m
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Ref 3-1
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Route Summary
A real low level long distance walk
through the most remote and wildest
part of the Galloway Hills. This should
appeal to those who enjoy long rewarding
days but it should not be under estimated
as it is a genuine challenge for only
the fittest.
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Transport
Registration 06-45
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 07-00
Return to Dashwood Square 19-00 |
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Cairnsmore
of Carsphairn
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Distance: 11km
(7 miles)
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£10.00
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Ascent: 700m
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Ref 3-2
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Route Summary
Another first for the Walkfest giving
the opportunity to capture the highest
of the three "Cairnsmores" in Galloway.
As with many of our routes this will
be linear and will also take in a number
of other tops in the area. The views
westerly to the Kells are reward for
the long drive.
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Transport
Registration 06-45
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 07-00
Return to Dashwood Square 18-30 |
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Lamachan
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Distance: 14km
(9 miles)
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£6.00
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Ascent: 710m
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Ref 3-3
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Route Summary
An old favourite but with the additional
top of Larg Hill and a different descent
to Drannandow. This is the only walk
this year to the northern Minnigaff
Hills. The views from Larg down the
Cree Estuary are stunning.
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Transport
Registration 08-45
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 09-00
Return to Dashwood Square 16-00 |
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Cairnsmore of Fleet
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Distance: 12km
(8 miles)
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£6.00
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Ascent: 810m
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Ref 3-4
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Route Summary
As this is the hill that dominates Newton
Stewart no Walkfest could possibly omit
it and we are including it twice. This
route starts at Talnoltry and follows
the whole whaleback finishing at Gatehouse
Station. On a clear day it is possible
to see 6 Kingdoms!
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Transport
Registration 08-45
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 09-00
Return to Dashwood Square 16-30 |
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Approach
of Edward's Army
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Distance: 11km
(7 miles)
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£6.00
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Ascent: 100m
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Ref 3-5
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Route Summary
We are repeating this walk again this
year due to its popularity in 2007.
Follow the route taken by the English
Army prior to the Battle of Trool in
1307 and will be led by our local historian.
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Transport
Registration 09-45
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 10-00
Return to Dashwood Square 16-30 |
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Bargaly
Glen
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Distance: 12km
(7.5 miles)
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£6.00
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Ascent: 80m
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Ref 3-6
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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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Saints and Sinners'
Walk
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Distance: 10km
(6 miles)
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£8.00
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Ascent: 50m
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Ref 3-7
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Route Summary
St Ninian's Cave to Isle of Whithorn
Coastal Path. Follow in the footsteps
of St Ninian and hear yarns about the
smugglers along the shore. Then walk
the cliff top path with its stunning
views of Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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Transport
Registration 11-45
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 12-00
Return to Dashwood Square 17-30 |
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Cruggleton Coastal
Path
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Distance: 10.5km
(6.5 miles)
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£8.00
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Ascent: 35m
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Ref 3-8
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Route Summary
Walk through the beautiful gardens of
Galloway House, along the coast to Cruggleton
Castle, then on to the picturesque village
of the Isle of Whithorn. A local historian
will add a further dimension to this
walk.
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Transport
Registration 11-45
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 12-00
Return to Dashwood Square 17-30 |
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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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