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The
Rotary Corbett Challenge
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Distance:
28km (18 miles)
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£ 15
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Ascent:
1800m
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Ref 2-1
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Route Summary
WALKFEST 2010 CHALLENGE
The Rotary Corbett Challenge
You thought last year's
biggie was the ultimate;
well we are offering an
even bigger day in the
Galloways taking in three
Corbetts over three separate
ranges. This is only for
fit experienced hill walkers
who can maintain 3 kph
but for those fortunate
enough to book a place
on this walk the day will
be memorable. The route
starts near the Stinchar
Bridge going south on
the Awfu Hand over Shalloch
on Minnoch, Kirriereoch
to the high point the
Merrick. The next leg
goes easterly down Redsstone
Rig, past Loch Enoch to
the Nick of the Dungeon,
over the Silver Flowe
to Backhill of Bush. The
last leg climbs on to
the Kells range to the
third Corbett Corserine
followed by the descent
to Forrest Lodge car Park.
Map OS Explorer 318.
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Transport
Registration 06:30
Bus leaves Dashwood Square
07:00
Return to Dashwood Square
18:30
Walk Leader
TBC (Galloway MRT) |
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Larg
via Loch Middle
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Distance:
14km (9 miles)
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£ 10
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Ascent:
750m
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Ref 2-2
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Route Summary
This is a new route to
an old favourite in the
Minnigaff Hills, Larg.
The walk gives three distinctive
flavours to the Galloway
landscape with the middle
section affording wonderful
vistas of the other ranges
and views back to Newton
Stewart. The start is
at the Wood of Cree RSPB
car park heading to Loch
Middle through the nature
reserve enjoying the sights
and sounds that abound
in May. From Loch Middle
a forest ride is followed
onto the open hillside
and a dyke leads to the
top of Larg Hill where
the best views are found.
The descent is via the
Mulmein burn that enters
the forest and joins the
Caldons Burn which in
turn provides a succession
of waterfalls close to
the path. The finish of
this walk is at the car
park at the entrance to
the former Caldons campsite.
Map OS Explorer 319
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Transport
Registration 08:30
Bus leaves Dashwood Square
09:00
Return to Dashwood Square
16:15
Walk Leader
TBC (Galloway MRT) |
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Rhinns
of Kells
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Distance:
22km (13.5 miles)
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£ 15
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Ascent:
1200m
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Ref 2-3
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Route Summary
A different start and
finish to one of the Classic
Galloway ridges with the
Corbett of Corserine the
high point. The airy aspect
of this route is one of
its most appealing features
with no part in the forest.
Another is the kaleidoscope
of constantly changing
views that so much give
Galloway its apt title
of 'hills and flood'.
From Loch Doon in the
north to Clatteringshaws
in the south and mountain
scenery as far as the
eye can see. The start
is at Garryhorn climbing
the steep ridge to Cairnsgarroch
and on to the Kells ridge
at Meaul continuing southerly
to Corserine and Meikle
Millyea and a descent
to the finish at Clenrie.
Map OS Explorer 318
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Transport
Registration 06:30
Bus leaves Dashwood Square
07:00
Return to Dashwood Square
18:45
Walk Leader
TBC - (Galloway MRT) |
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Cairnsmore
of Fleet
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Distance:
16km (10 miles)
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£ 10
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Ascent:
750m
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Ref 2-4
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Route Summary
No Walkfest can take place
without a couple of ascents
of Newton Stewart's own
mountain, Cairnsmore of
Fleet, and this traverse
across this whaleback
follows a mixture of previously
used routes. This is the
only Scottish mountain
top that can see the top
of Snowdon, but only with
perfect climatic conditions.
The start is just off
the A712 near Corwar using
forest roads up the Louran
Rig, then a steep climb
to Billy Marshall's Cave
and another steep section
to the top of Cairnsmore.
Here the best views of
the Cree Estuary and the
surrounding and distant
hills can be found. The
route continues to the
south top and descends
to the Graddoch burn and
the finish at the car
park at the entrance to
Cairnsmore Estate.
Map OS Explorer 319
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Transport
Registration 09:15
Bus leaves Dashwood Square
09:45
Return to Dashwood Square
17:45
Walk Leader
TBC - (GallowayMRT) |
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Kirkcudbright
to Brighouse
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Distance:
12km (7.5 miles)
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£ 10
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Ascent:
300m
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Ref 2-5
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Route Summary
This is yet another delightful
addition to our series
of coastal walks on the
Solway and if you enjoyed
our previous ones you
will not be disappointed
by this little gem following
the Dee Estuary from Doon
Bay to Brighouse. The
route goes through Senwick
Wood past the Church and
the 16th century tower
at Balmangan to Ross farm
and the bay where lunch
will be taken. The next
stage follows a rough
path next to the sea with
superb panoramic views,
along the cliffs to Fauldhouse
Bay, round the Mull of
Ross finishing along the
beach to Brighouse.
Map OS Explorer 311
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Transport
Registration 10:00
Bus leaves Dashwood Square
10:30
Return to Dashwood Square
17:00
Walk Leader
TBC
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St.
Mary's Isle Kirkcudbright
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Distance:
9km (6 miles)
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£ 10
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Ascent:
150m
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Ref 2-6
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Route Summary
This is a delightful short
walk that takes in part
of the Royal Burgh of
Kirkcudbright, the peninsula
of St Mary's Isle and
Barrhill wood. The Dee
Estuary is never far away
and the high ground of
Barrhill gives a lovely
view over the town. The
first part of the walk
is through the town following
the line of the River
Dee then into the country
around St Marys, and the
final section follows
a road and path through
Barrhill wood with a final
leg back to the centre
of Kirkcudbright.
Map OS Explorer 311
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Transport
Registration 10:00
Bus leaves Dashwood Square
10:30
Return to Dashwood Square
17:00
Walk Leader
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Castramont
Bluebell Woods
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Distance:
10km (6.5 miles)
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£ 10
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Ascent:
300m
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Ref 2-7
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Route Summary
Part of this walk was
featured in a previous
Walkfest but to highlight
the theme of "bluebells"
we are including an improved
version. Discover some
of Galloway's diverse
wildlife and enjoy the
spectacle of the bluebell
carpeted oak woods in
the company of a professional
wildlife ranger.
Map OS Explorer 311
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Transport
Registration 10:00
Bus leaves Dashwood Square
10:30
Return to Dashwood Square
17:00
Walk Leader
TBC |
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Wood
of Cree
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Distance:
8km (5 miles)
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£ 8
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Ascent:
200m
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Ref 2-8
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Route Summary
Join Gus Keys, an RSPB
warden who will lead a
delightful walk in the
Wood of Cree, the largest
ancient woodland in southern
Scotland, taking time
to highlight the importance
of this unique habitat.
Early May is the ideal
time to visit as this
is when the woods come
alive with birdsong and
a magnificent carpet of
bluebells. The Wood of
Cree is also home to deer,
otters, bats and red squirrels.
Map OS Explorer 319
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Transport
Registration 08:30
Bus leaves Dashwood Square
09:00
Return to Dashwood Square
16:15
Walk Leader
Gus Keys |
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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
around 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 850m 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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