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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

Leave Brooms road in time to catch the 0925 bus from Penpont to Moniaive. Walk back to Penpont via Bardennoch Hill, Tyron, Shinnel Bridge and Bogrough. Tracks, paths and country roads. Park at Penpont Church.

Thursday, 16 October 2025
Meeting time:
8:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
335.3m / 1100ft
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:
8:15 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NX 84800 94501
Nearest postcode:
DG3 4BZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Penpont church

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