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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

From Richom Plantaton car park (Parking charges) along forest tracks and paths around Dalbeattie Forest visiting the Granite sculpture. Can be muddy in places.

Saturday, 28 December 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
67.1m / 220ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 84  Ex 313

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NX 83600 59001
Nearest postcode:
DG5 4QU
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Start time:
9:45 am

Richorn Plantation car park

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