The Sheep Stealers Trail (Adventure walk)

Dumfries & District Group

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Overview

This time in reverse taking back the sheep we stole last year. From Easter Earishaig to Kinnelhead, Hoar Law, Whiteside Hill, Earside, Ferny Craig, then back down the SUW to the start. Mixed walking with good paths, some rough ground and road.

Saturday, 8 June 2024

Meeting time:: 8:00 am
Start time:: 8:50 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:: 640.1m / 2100ft
Type:: circular

Maps Lr78/79 Ex 329/330/322

Features

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 04999 02401
Nearest postcode:: DG10 9SQ
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Start time:: 8:50 am

Easter Earishaig on Crooked Road Beattock

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