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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

A linear walk from Abington car park to the reservoir via Arbory Hill, Midknowe,Tewsgill and The Moor.

Saturday, 22 February 2025
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
548.6m / 1800ft
Type:
linear

Maps  Lr 72 Ex 329

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 93099 23401
Nearest postcode:
ML12 6SB
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Start time:
9:15 am

Abington car park

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 95800 20401
Nearest postcode:
ML12 6TU
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Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Camps reservoir

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