14 easy-to-follow circular walks in Dumfries and Galloway

Fourteen easy-to-follow hand-crafted circular walks, routes & maps in Dumfries and Galloway of all grades in Walk Length Order (Shortest to Longest)

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Walk dg104 Whita Hill from Langholm

Superb views from a lofty position

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:	958ft (292m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk dg104 Whita Hill from Langholm pdf

Route Summary:

Langholm - Ewes Water - River Esk - Whita Hill - Sir John Malcolm Monument Obelsik - Charlie's Moss - Hugh MacDiarmid Memorial - Hillhead - Ewes Water - Langholm

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Walk dg110 Dunskey Castle from Portpatrick

Fabulous coastal views and an ancient castle

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	1,011ft (308m)
Time:	3.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk dg110 Dunskey Castle from Portpatrick pdf

Route Summary:

Portpatrick - Craigoch Burn - Craigoch Moor - North Porto' Spittal - Knockinaam Standing Stone - Belljary Glen - Port of Spittal Bay - Knockinaam Lodge - Antonlew Glen - Morroch Bay - Belloue - The Swan - Tandoo Point - Raten Hole - Greggary - Castle Point - Dunskey Castle - Lagnawinney - Portpatrick

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Walk dg109 Well Hill from Durisdeer

Some steep ascents & descents to fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	2,091ft (637m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk dg109 Well Hill from Durisdeer pdf

Route Summary:

Durisdeer - The Well Path - Well Hill - Penbane - Black Hill - Roman Fortlet - Roman Road - Durisdeer

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Walk dg102 White Loch of Myrton from Back Bay

Fairly level walk to an ancient stone circle

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:	834ft (254m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk dg102 White Loch of Myrton from Back Bay pdf

Route Summary:

Back Bay - GavinMaxwellMemorial - Clarksburn Bridge - Monreith - Monreith House - White Lock of Myrton - Drumtroddan Stones - Clachan of Myrton - Drumfad Cottage - Monreith Burn - Drumfad Farm - Blairbay - The'Wren's Egg'and Standing Stones Blairbuy - Monrieth - Clarksburn Bridge - GavinMaxwellMemorial - Back Bay

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Walk dg143 Saddle Yoke and Hart Fell from Capplegill

Like the Lake District but without the people

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:	3,236ft (986m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk dg143 Saddle Yoke and Hart Fell from Capplegill pdf

Route Summary:

Capplegill - Blackhope Burn - Saddle Yoke - Under Saddle Yoke - Whirly Gill - Saddle Craigs - Harfell Rig - Hart Fell (Moffat) - Hartfell Craig - Falcon Craig - Upper Comb Craig - Swatte Fell - Nether Comb Craig - Black Craig - Hang Burn - Hang Gill - Capplegill

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Walk dg126 Cairnsmore of Carsphairn from Craigengillan

Fine views though the ground can be rough

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	2,881ft (878m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk dg126 Cairnsmore of Carsphairn from Craigengillan pdf

Route Summary:

Craigengillan - Craigengillan Bridge - Galloway Forest Park - Polifferie Burn - Poldores Burn - Tup Knowe - Soms Knowe - Scar Knowe - Moorbrock Farm - Poltie Burn - Green Hill (Moorbrock) - Poldores Burn - Beninne Gairy - Beninner - Nick of The Lochans - Cairnsmore of Carsphairn - Green Hill (Moorbrock) - Craigengillan

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Walk dg119 Croft Head from Moffat Dale

Quiet Lonely fells - glorious!

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	2,206ft (672m)
Time:	5.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk dg119 Croft Head from Moffat Dale pdf

Route Summary:

Parking Area A708 NE of Moffat - Moffat Water - Moffat Dale - The Southern Upland Way - Cornal Burn - Craigbeck Hope - Eskdalemuir - Wamphrey Burn - Sheepfold - Slecoth Burn - Croft Head - Corfthead Burn - Craiglochan Gardens - Parking Area.

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Walk dg112 Arkleton Hill, Pike Fell from Tarras Lodge

Quiet peaceful fells with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.25 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:	1,917ft (584m)
Time:	5.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk dg112 Arkleton Hill, Pike Fell from Tarras Lodge pdf

Route Summary:

Tarras Lodge - Tarras Water - Coomsfell End - Arkleton Cottage - Greenlea Knowe - Cooms Farm - White Brae - White Cove - Black Cove - Arkleton Hill - Linns Knowe - Pike Fell - Ludsgill Sware - Hawknest Rig - Byrecleuch Burn - Lodgegill Farm - Cooms Farm - Greenlea Knowe - Arkleton Cottage - Coomsfell End - Tarras Lodge

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Walk dg130 Scaw'd Fell and Croft Head from Moffat Dale

Quiet Lonely fells - glorious!

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12.25 miles (19.5 km)
Ascent:	2,750ft (838m)
Time:	7½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk dg130 Scaw'd Fell and Croft Head from Moffat Dale pdf

Route Summary:

Parking Area A708 NE of Moffat - Moffat Water - Moffat Dale - The Southern Upland Way - Cornal Burn - Craigbeck Hope - Coomb Cairn - Scaw'd Fell - Eskdalemuir - Wamphrey Burn - Sheepfold - Slecoth Burn - Croft Head - Corfthead Burn - Craiglochan Gardens - Parking Area.

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Walk dg108 Moorbrock Hill and Windy Standard from Craigengillan

Fine views though the ground can be rough

Vital Statistics:

Length:	13.75 miles (22 km)
Ascent:	3,206ft (977m)
Time:	8.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk dg108 Moorbrock Hill and Windy Standard from Craigengillan pdf

Route Summary:

Craigengillan - Craigengillan Bridge - Galloway Forest Park - Polifferie Burn - Poldores Burn - Tup Knowe - Soms Knowe - Scar Knowe - Moorbrock Farm - Poltie Burn - Green Hill (Moorbrock) - Moorbrock Hill - Moorbrock Hill (North Top) - Luke's Stone - Keoch Rig - Deil's Putting Stone - Chapman's Cleugh - Windy Standard - Trostan Hill - Dugland - Clennoch Bothy - Green Hill (Moorbrock) - Craigengillan

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Walk dg121 Rhinns of Kells from Galloway Forest Park

A classic

Vital Statistics:

Length:	13 miles (22 km)
Ascent:	3,823ft (1,165m)
Time:	8 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk dg121 Rhinns of Kells from Galloway Forest Park pdf

Route Summary:

Forrest Lodge - Galloway Forest Park - Fore Bush - Polharrow Burn - Lumford Burn - Craignelden - Craigrine - Corserine - Carlin's Cairn - Corserine - Millfire - Milldown - Rhinns of Kells - Meikle Millyea - Meikle Lump - Burnhead - Forrest Lodge - Galloway Forest Park.

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Walk dg152 Scawd Bank and Roan Fell from Tarras Lodge

Quiet peaceful fells with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	13.75 miles (22 km)
Ascent:	1,861ft (567m)
Time:	6.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk dg152 Scawd Bank and Roan Fell from Tarras Lodge pdf

Route Summary:

Tarras Lodge - Tarras Water - Coomsfell End - Arkleton Cottage - Greenlea Knowe - Cooms Farm - Lodgegill Farm - Byrecleuch Burn - Hawknest Rig - Ludsgill Sware - Watch Knowe - Scawd Bank - The Pikes - Hartsgarth Fell - Roan Fell - Millstone Edge (Roan Fell) - Watch Hill - Strait Hill - Cooms Fell - Black Edge - Watch Crags - Loch Knowe - Burrowstown Moss - Perter Rig - Tarras Lodge

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Walk dg157 Scaw'd Fell, Loch Fell and Croft Head from Moffat Dale

Quiet Lonely fells - glorious!

Vital Statistics:

Length:	14.5 miles (23 km)
Ascent:	3,781ft (1,152m)
Time:	9 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk dg157 Scaw'd Fell, Loch Fell and Croft Head from Moffat Dale pdf

Route Summary:

Parking Area A708 NE of Moffat - Moffat Water - Moffat Dale - The Southern Upland Way - Cornal Burn - Craigbeck Hope - Coomb Cairn - Scaw'd Fell - Eskdalemuir - Wamphrey Burn - Sheepfold - Slecoth Burn - Loch Fell - Croft Head - Corfthead Burn - Craiglochan Gardens - Parking Area.

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Walk dg136 Arkleton Hill, Pike Fell and Roan Fell from Tarras Lodge

Quiet peaceful fells with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	14.75 miles (23.5 km)
Ascent:	2,609ft (795m)
Time:	8 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk dg136 Arkleton Hill, Pike Fell and Roan Fell from Tarras Lodge pdf

Route Summary:

Tarras Lodge - Tarras Water - Arkleton Cottage - Greenlea Knowe - Cooms Farm - White Brae - White Cove - Black Cove - Arkleton Hill - Linns Knowe - Pike Fell - Ludsgill Sware - Watch Knowe - Scawd Bank - The Pikes - Hartsgarth Fell - Roan Fell - Millstone Edge (Roan Fell) - Watch Hill - Strait Hill - Cooms Fell - Black Edge - Watch Crags - Loch Knowe - Burrowstown Moss - Perter Rig - Tarras Lodge

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