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Dumfries & District Group

Dumfries & District Ramblers enable you to enjoy great walks in the local area, the Galloway and Moffat Hills plus the Lake District with a very friendly group.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Take 08 45 X74 bus to newside  Wood on A701.Then follow Annandale Way via Edwardrig Plantation and Cauldholm to Moffat. Fields, tracks and minor roads. Wet and muddy in places.

Saturday, 18 January 2025
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
linear

Maps Lr 78  Ex  332/330

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 07200 95401
Nearest postcode:
DG11 1HH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Newside Wood on A701

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 08400 05401
Nearest postcode:
DG10 9HL
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Moffat

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking