WalkFest'08 Programme
for information only - WalkFest'09 Programme
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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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