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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

Circular walk from Megget Reservoir to Dun Law, Cramalt Craig,Black Doddy, Pykestone Knowe and Clockmore. Tracks, road and open hillside. Walls to climb and streams to cross. Park in small layby at the side of Megget Reservoir.

Saturday, 10 February 2024
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
757.1m / 2484ft
Type:
circular

Lr 72  Ex 330/336

Features

  • Car parking available
  • 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 19599 22901
Nearest postcode:
TD7 5LQ
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Start time:
9:20 am

Layby near Megget Reservoir

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