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Eildon Ramblers Group

Based in the Scottish Borders, Eildon Ramblers is a friendlywalking group for people of all ages. We offer year-round walks to suit avariety of tastes.

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

The Mull of Galloway is 25 miles from the hotel and it takes 45 mins to drive. 

We start the walk in front of the cafe terrace and go through the gate onto the cliff top. The grassy path keeps by the fence and the drop is unprotected.  We pass a strange memorial called Kennedy’s cairn, just off the path. The coastal path continues to West Tarbert Bay, primarily down.  We then walk back up the road to the lighthouse.

Saturday, 28 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
11:30 am
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4km / 2.5mi
Ascent:
56m / 184ft
Type:
circular

This walk is part of our Away Weekend Event, and is fully subscribed by the Event attendees.

Circular walk, grade C, leisurely.  There is some uneven terrain, therefore boots and poles are recommended

Walk leader: Maureen.

Estimated duration: 1.5 hours

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NX 13689 31941
Nearest postcode:
DG9 9HP
what3words:
mush.rails.cornering
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at front door of Portpatrick hotel for 9.15 car share departure. The Mull of Galloway is 25 miles from the hotel and it takes 45 mins to drive . The last 4 miles are 1 mile of narrow roads and 3 miles of passing places. There is a large car park at the end of the road at the lighthouse. The walk itself starts at 10.00.

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