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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

From the Threave Gardens car park on the Rhonehouse Road.  The walk goes alongside the road to Kelton Mill then follows the old Kirkcudbright railway line before leaving it to follow the path to Threave Castle.  Return via Meikle Wood Hill and Barley Hill.  

Sunday, 30 July 2023
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
70.1m / 230ft
Type:
circular

Good footpaths throughout though some can  be muddy.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97544 75865
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2JX
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Broom Road car park, Dumfries

Starting point

Grid reference:
NX 75200 60701
Nearest postcode:
DG7 1RY
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Start time:
9:30 am

The lower Threave Gardens car park off the Rhonehouse road

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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