Kirkcowan - New Circuit

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Overview

A new walk around Kirkcowan along the paths created by the village committee.

The route walks up the River Bladnoch, along sections of the old Paddy Line and back round the village.

Saturday, 18 May 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

The route is mostly on paths and farm tracks with short distances on quiet roads. It may be muddy in places.

For car sharing to the start meet at:

Stranraer Breastworks car park at 09:15 or Riverside Car park, Newton Stewart at 09:30

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NX 32961 60718
Nearest postcode:: DG8 0HH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Car park behind the Village Hall in the centre of Kirkcowan

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