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Knockbrex and Coo Palace

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Overview

A walk along the coast from Knockbrex to the Coo Palace, Castle Haven (a mediaeval dwelling place) and onto Kirkandrews, possibly visiting Kirkandrews Church. Return via Barlocco and Doon Woods. Roads, tracks and coastal walking. Verry boggy in places.

Sunday, 19 January 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
189.9m / 623ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 84  Ex 312

Features

  • 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 57800 49801
Nearest postcode:
DG6 4UE
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Start time:
10:00 am

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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