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Route Summary
This is another interesting combination of two ranges in the Galloways, the Kells and southern end of the Dungeons. The start from Clenrie follows a short section of the Southern Upland Way before tackling the very steep easterly slopes of Meikle Millyea. A descent to Straverron Hill leads to a forest road and a bridge over Black Water of Dee where a path goes alongside the river to Loch Dee. The second steep climb of the day is to Craiglee and along the delightful Rig of Jarkness then a descent to the Gairland Burn and the final destination at Bruce's Stone.
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Route Summary
This is a new route taking in two tops with a different descent to Loch Trool. Starting from Auchinleck the route follows the forestry road alongside the Penkiln Burn for 4km then a steep climb to Nick of the Brushy and the summit of Lamachan. The route goes NW to Mulldonoch then easterly with a steep descent to the forest road that goes past Glenhead and on to the finish at Bruce's Stone.
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Route Summary
This is one of the classic walks in Galloway that provides a taster of the vast open spaces and the wilder side of our untamed hills. Starting at Loch Trool, the route goes easterly to Glenhead where the Southern Upland Way is followed to the watershed of the Glenhead Burn and Dargall Lane. A 2km upward leg over fairly rough terrain leads to the high spot of the day, Craiglee with its central location provides one of the best panoramic views in Galloway. A westerly direction goes along the Rig of Jarkness, still with superb vistas and the Gairland Burn path is picked up returning to Bruce's Stone.
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Route Summary
This new route in the Fleet Scenic Area which starts in the Upper Fleet valley and heads to Gatehouse of Fleet via Skyreburn Glen, offers a delightful mixture of woodland, moorland and rugged gorse-covered terrain. Starting from Upper Rusko, the route heads south past Ornockenoch to Killern, before heading west to Kingslaggan. The last leg follows the old military road, with unfolding views of the Fleet estuary, passing historic Anwoth , Rutherford's monument and Trusty's Hill, finishing in the centre of Gatehouse.
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Transport
Registration 08:30
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 09:00 (Journey 45 mins)
Return to Dashwood Square 15:50

Walk Leader
Mary Ashton (Galloway MRT) and Joan Mitchell

Route Summary
Starting in the attractive town of Gatehouse of Fleet, the route goes through the bluebell woods of Fleet Forest and Cally Estate before emerging on the banks of the Fleet Estuary. The shore is followed first to Sandgreen then on to Carrick where a viewpoint provides the best panorama of the area. Heading inland, a farmland trail is picked up leading to the Cream of Galloway visitors' centre where refreshments will be available.
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Route Summary
This is an opportunity to walk the Sands of Luce through the Torrs Warren dunes along the shoreline to Sandhead where a refreshment can be taken in the Tigh Na Mara hotel. This is a route with virtually no climbing in an area of historical interest and a local historian will add his own knowledge to this delightful walk.
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Route Summary
This is a new route in the Rhins of Galloway from Dunragit to Castle Kennedy using a section of the Southern Upland Way. The first part goes over Glenwhan Moor and Forest before picking up the Southern Upland Way north of Craig Fell. The mixture of moor, forest and open ground from elevated positions make for a most pleasant day. The walk concludes in the delightful Castle Kennedy Gardens. A local expert will accompany this walk.
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