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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

A circular walk from Dufton Information Centre to High Cup Nick following The Pennie Way and return . 

Possible steep descent. A mixture of grassy tracks and open hillside. Wonderful natural features.

Saturday, 14 October 2023
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
513.9m / 1686ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97547 75847
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LA
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Meet at Brooms Rd entrance to the car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 68984 25000
Nearest postcode:
CA16 6DD
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comedy.surviving.sonic
Start time:
9:45 am

Park at the carpark near the toilets or nearby

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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