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The Foot of Criffel

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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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Overview

Park at Ardwall Mains car park. A steady walk up the new path to the forest edge for the view. Return some of the way then forest tracks via Loch Kindar boat house back to the start

Tuesday, 11 July 2023
Meeting time:
6:45 pm
Start time:
7:14 pm
Estimated finish time:
9:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
265.2m / 870ft
Type:
circular

Maps Lr 84  Ex313

Features

  • 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 97000 63501
Nearest postcode:
DG2 8DH
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Start time:
7:14 pm

Ardwall Mains car park

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE