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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 quarterly 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

If coming from New Abbey road, park at a track entrance on the left exactly two miles from the New Abbey road. The Troston Hill walk has a gentle ascent and descent on forest tracks and woodland paths with some road walking. Good views.

Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Meeting time:
6:45 pm
Start time:
7:15 pm
Estimated finish time:
9:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 84  Ex 323

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
6:45 pm

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NX 93200 69101
Nearest postcode:
DG2 8EF
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Start time:
7:15 pm

Troston Hill track entrance.

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 quarterly 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