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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Transport
Registration 10:00
Bus leaves Dashwood Square 10:30
Return to Dashwood Square 17:00

Walk Leader
TBC

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.
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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.
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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.
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