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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 lollipop walk from Shap to the Swindale valley to High Swindale Farm, returning to start on the opposite side of Swindale beck. 

Paths and tracks which are wet in some places.  No stepping stones. 

 

Saturday, 17 August 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
320m / 1050ft
Type:
circular

Maps   Lr 86  Ex OL5

Features

  • Toilets available
  • 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:
NY 56499 15001
Nearest postcode:
CA10 3NR
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Start time:
10:20 am

ShapVillage

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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 £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE