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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

Figure of 8 walk around Alston in Cumbria suitable for both C and B walks. Fields, paths, tracks and roads all well defined. Optional ride on Heritage Railway and/or visit to Epiacum Roman Fort. (Fort free but charges will apply to Railway. (Unknown at present)  Start Market Cross Alston.  

Sunday, 19 May 2024
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
347.5m / 1140ft
Type:
circular

Maps  lr 86  Ex  OL31

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:
NY 71599 46401
Nearest postcode:
CA9 3RN
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Start time:
9:00 am

Alston

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