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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

From Braithwaite Village a clockwise circular route via Braithwaite Lodge, Sleet Hause, Causey Pike and return by Force Mine. \well defined paths with no steep ascents or descents.

Saturday, 24 January 2026
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
533.4m / 1750ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 90  Ex OL4

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 23299 23601
Nearest postcode:
CA12 5TQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Braithwaite VIllage

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