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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 Blackshope Cottage to Hart fell via the Blackhope valley, Whirly Ghyll, Hartfell Rigg. Return via Hartfell Craig and Swatte Fell. Strenuous up the side of Whirly Ghyll otherwise not too taxing. Walking  poles will be useful. 6 Hours. Mainly walking on grass

 

Sunday, 26 January 2025
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
8:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
670.6m / 2200ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 79  Ex 330

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:
NT 04700 19801
Nearest postcode:
ML12 6QS
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Start time:
8:45 am

Start at Blackshope Cottage. Map Ref. NT148098

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