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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.

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Overview

Start at Seathwaite (Borrowdale). A circular route via Green Gable. Return via Aaron Slack, Styhead Gill. Some steep good stony paths. It should take about six hours. (There is a bad weather alternative)

Thursday, 16 January 2025
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
792.5m / 2600ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 90  Ex OL4

Features

  • 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:
NY 23499 12201
Nearest postcode:
CA12 5XJ
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Start time:
9:20 am

Seathwaite

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE