WalkFest'08 Programme
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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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Ref 2-2
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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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Ref 2-4
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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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Ref 2-5
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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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Ref 2-6
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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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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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Ref 2-7
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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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Ref 2-8
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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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