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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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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 circular walk from Steel Rigg car park  Muddy in places.charges apply) past Peatrigg and Long Side to reach Hadrian's Wall at King's Wicket. Return along the wall via Housesteads to start. Good footpaths and tracks with some short sharp ascents.

Sunday, 20 October 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr  86  Ex OL43

Features

  • 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:
NY 75000 67601
Nearest postcode:
NE47 7AW
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Start time:
10:30 am

Steel Rigg car park on B6318

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