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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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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

Park at bend in the road before Caerlaverock Castle. A walk through the woods round the Castle, then up Ward Law. Returning via similar route. Superb views over the estuary. Footpaths and road.

Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Meeting time:
6:45 pm
Start time:
7:10 pm
Estimated finish time:
9:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
82.3m / 270ft
Type:
circular

Maps Lr 84  Ex 322

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
6:45 pm

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 01899 65201
Nearest postcode:
DG1 4RU
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Start time:
7:10 pm

Car park on bend on B725

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