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2-1 A Traverse of Newton Stewart’s
Hills
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Route Summary
 This
route includes almost
all of the recognised
tops that can be seen
from Newton Stewart. Starting
at Caldons a path climbs
alongside the delightful
burn to a steep ascent
of Craignaw before another
steep section to Larg
Hill. Lamachan Hill, Curleywee,
Millfore and Drigmorn
will also be ticked off
the list of tops before
finishing at Auchinleck.
Note: This is a major
undertaking and should
only be considered by
fit, regular hill walkers.
Distance: 20km (14 miles)
Ascent: 1500 metres
Difficulty: Very Strenuous
Registration from 7.00am
Depart at 7.30am.
Return by 6.00pm
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Walk
2-2 The Mighty Merrick
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Route Summary
 The
Merrick as a Corbett and
the highest point in south
of Scotland always deserves
to be included in any
Walkfest, and this is
a straightforward route
that uses a different
ascent. Starting at Bruce’s
Stone the path goes to
Culsharg then follows
the Buchan Burn, with
its improved views due
to recent harvesting.
A longish, steep climb
up the Rig of the Gloon
leads to the top of the
Merrick with its outstanding
panoramic views. The descent
goes over the Neive of
the Spit past Benyellary
and picks up the well
defined path to Culsharg
to finish at Bruce’s Stone.
Distance: 13km (8 miles)
Ascent: 900 metres
Difficulty: Strenuous
Registration from 7.00am
Depart at 7.30am
Return by 5.30pm
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Walk
2-3 Mini Minnigaffs
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Route Summary
A great route providing
wonderful views of Newton
Stewart and the Cree Valley,
it is great for those
who would find route 2-1
too much of a challenge.
Starting at Caldons a
path climbs alongside
the delightful burn before
following a forest ride
over rough ground to Mulldonoch.
Crossing Lamachan Hill
then Larg Hill, a new
descent via Cordorcan
Craigs past Lamachan ruins
finishes at Auchinleck.
Distance: 14km (9 miles)
Ascent: 800 metres
Difficulty: Strenuous
Registration from 8.00am
Depart at 8.30am
Return by 6.00pm
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Walk
2-4 ’39 plus’ steps: The Buchan
Burn
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Route Summary
This route provides
the experience of “Wild
Galloway” without excessive
distance or ascent. Starting
with a steep climb from
Bruce’s Stone to Fell
of Eschoncan, the reward
of the classic view over
Loch Trool towards Newton
Stewart makes the effort
worthwhile. The route
continues northerly to
Bennan then contours the
fence easterly past Scab
Craigs climbing to Rig
of Enoch. The homeward
leg goes over the two
tops of Buchan Hill and
the descent to Bruce’s
Stone provides yet another
wonderful aspect of Loch
Trool.
Distance: 11km (7 miles)
Ascent: 750 metres
Difficulty: Strenuous
Registration from 8.00am
Depart at 8.30am
Return by 5.30pm
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2-5 Corsewall Coastal Route
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Route Summary
This is a new and delightful
walk around the North
Rhins which provides continuous
views of the North Channel,
Clyde Estuary and the
hills beyond. Starting
at Cairnside and going
clockwise the route simply
follows the coast line
with its ups and downs
passing Corsewall Point,
Milleur Point and Lady
Bay. Leaving the coast
at Jamieson’s Point past
the Clachans brings us
to a finish in the village
of Kirkcolm. Alternative
pick up point at Dunragit
– phone 01671 404500 for
details.
Distance: 13km (8 miles)
Ascent: 250 metres
Difficulty: Moderate Plus
Registration from 8.30am
Depart at 9.00am
Return by 5.30pm
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Walk
2-6 Coast to coast: Stranraer
to Portpatrick
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Route Summary
A walk with stunning coastal
views which begins near
Stranraer and joins the
Southern Upland Way at
Knockquhassen. Panoramic
views over Loch Ryan will
be enjoyed before heading
across open moorland to
Killantringan Lighthouse.
The route then turns south
along the coast, where
seals and a huge variety
of birds are regularly
seen, before descending
into the picturesque village
of Portpatrick. Alternative
pick up point at Dunragit
– phone 01671 404500 for
details.
Distance: 15km (9 miles)
Ascent: 450 metres
Difficulty: Moderate
Registration from 8.30am
Depart at 9.00am.
Return by 5.30pm
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2-7 Glengap to Cally Woods
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Route Summary
This low-level walk, which
has very few gradients,
offers the chance to approach
the lovely Fleet Valley
and estuary from a new
easterly direction . Starting
near Glengap, the route
crosses green fields to
emerge on Irelandton Moor
from which there are fine
vistas of the Fleet National
Scenic Area. The latter
section is through the
planned landscape and
woods of the Cally Estate
where a local guide will
add historical interest,
ending at the picturesque
burgh of Gatehouse of
Fleet.
Distance: 13km (8 miles)
Ascent: 200 metres
Difficulty: moderate
Registration from 9.00am
Depart at 9.30am
Return by 4.30pm
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2-8 Gatehouse Station to Gatehouse
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Route Summary
This is a lovely walk
over tops and moorland
in a southerly direction
passing a variety of interesting
historical sites. The
start is at the former
Gatehouse Station with
a short steep climb to
Meikle Bennan before crossing
open moorland over Stey
Fell to Doon Hill and
Kingslaggan. The route
then goes easterly towards
Anwoth and Rutherford’s
Monument to Cardoness
Castle with a gentle stroll
into Gatehouse.
Distance: 11km (7 miles)
Ascent: 450 metres
Difficulty: Moderate Plus
Registration from 9.00am
Depart at 9.30am.
Return by 4.30pm
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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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