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River Dee Kirkcudbright ( Half day Walk)

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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 'there and back' walk along a path beside the River Dee, adding a loop around Tongland power station in the middle and one in Barhill wood towards the end
 

Saturday, 28 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr  83  Ex 312

Features

  • Car parking available
  • 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:
NX 68300 51001
Nearest postcode:
DG6 4JA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Kirkcudbright

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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 £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE