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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 the town along the riverside and through woods, with good views over Liddlesdale. Paths and minor road. Former Reivers area. 

Saturday, 6 September 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 79  Ex324

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 48199 87601
Nearest postcode:
TD9 0QX
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Start time:
10:15 am

Newcastleton

Upcoming walks with Dumfries & District Group

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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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League Hill

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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
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Broughton Heights

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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Shawhead, Doon Hill,Skeoch and Old Cluden

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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
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Closeburn Church and Castle (Evening walk)

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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
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Powillimount ( Half day walk)

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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
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Skiddaw (Adventure walk)

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Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
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Threave Nature Reserve (Evening walk)

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Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
2.0 miles
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Shap

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5 miles
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Blakeley Raise (South of Ennerdale Bridge)

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Glaramara/Allen Crags (Adventure walk)

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Hart Fell

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
7.5 miles
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Dalswinton Common

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.5 miles
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Black Esk Reservoir

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.0 miles
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Glencaple (Half day walk)

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Lamington Round (Adventure walk)

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
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Shap Circular (Adventure walk)

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5 miles
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Kippford (Half day walk)

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Newcastleton Area

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.5 miles
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Tinwald Round

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
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Ettrick Head (Adventure walk)

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.0 miles
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John Buchan Way

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.0 miles

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