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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

Walk through woods to Lochs and view point. Woodland tracks with historic interest and a good view of the Castle and Durisdeer hills. Park at the Castle (No charge in evenings.)

Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Meeting time:
6:45 pm
Start time:
7:28 pm
Estimated finish time:
9:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 78  Ex 321

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:
NX 85099 99401
Nearest postcode:
DG3 4AQ
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Start time:
7:28 pm

Drumlanrig Castle

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