Wanlockhead to Sanquhar

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.

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

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Overview

A linear walk from Wanlockhead to Sanquhar. Leave Brooms road at 07.45 prompt to drive to Sanquhar. catch the 08.55am bus to Wanlockhead (Bus no 221) and return following the SUW. Tracks and roads muddy in places. Bring bus pass. {ark at small car park near tollbooth.

Saturday, 15 November 2025

Meeting time:: 7:45 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 304.2m / 998ft
Type:: circular

Maps Lr 78 Ex 329

Features

Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:: DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:: 7:45 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 87299 12901
Nearest postcode:: ML12 6XL
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Wanlockhead

Upcoming walks with Dumfries & District Group

Moniaive to Penpont

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.0 miles

Moffat Area

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Brydekirk Circular

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Langholm Heights (Adventure walk)

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 9.5 miles

Dalswinton (Half day walk)

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Hoddom Area

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 8.5 miles

Cross Fell

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Fell of Fleet (Adventure walk)

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 9.0 miles