My Favourites

« Back to activities in Dumfries & Galloway

Walking in Dumfries & Galloway

  • 1 (you are here)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Newton Stewart - riverside walk©walkhighlands.co.uk
Newton Stewart - riverside walk

Newton Stewart, Scotland, UK

This pleasant stroll from Newton Stewart heads along the banks of the lovely River Cree.

Wood of Cree©walkhighlands.co.uk
Wood of Cree

Wood of Cree, Scotland, UK

The Wood of Cree is the largest area of ancient woodland in Southern Scotland, and an RSPB nature reserve. This walk...

Rockcliffe to Sandyhills©walkhighlands.co.uk
Rockcliffe to Sandyhills

Rockcliffe, Scotland, UK

This superb linear coastal walk links picturesque Rockcliffe with the sandy beach at Sandyhills. In between there is some...

Dunskey Castle from Portpatrick©walkhighlands.co.uk
Dunskey Castle from Portpatrick

Portpatrick, Scotland, UK

A short circular walk along the cliffs to the south of Portpatrick to the ruins of Dunskey Castle and returning on a...

Loch View trail©walkhighlands.co.uk
Loch View trail

Clatteringshaws, Scotland, UK

Explore the lochside, passing a replica Iron Age roundhouse, to reach the Bruce's Stone before climbing through forestry...

St Ninian's Cave from Kisdale©walkhighlands.co.uk
St Ninian's Cave from Kisdale

near Whithorn, Scotland, UK

Take a short hike down to the coastline to visit St Ninian's Cave - a place of retreat and prayer for Scotland's first...

Aldouran Glen©walkhighlands.co.uk
Aldouran Glen

Leswalt, Scotland, UK

Explore the countryside around Leswalt on this walk which heads up through the Woodland Trust reserve of the Aldouran Glen.

Galdenoch Castle and Salt Pans Bay©walkhighlands.co.uk
Galdenoch Castle and Salt Pans Bay

Near Leswalt, Scotland, UK

Head from the crumbling ruins of a 16th century castle across the fields to reach hidden bay once used for panning salt...

River Cree and Water of Minnoch©walkhighlands.co.uk
River Cree and Water of Minnoch

Glen Trool, Scotland, UK

Follow part of the Southern Upland Way through the forests and old woodland near the banks of the Water of Minnoch on this...

Torr Point and Red Haven©walkhighlands.co.uk
Torr Point and Red Haven

Auchencairn, Scotland, UK

A wildlife walk not to be missed - bring binoculars. Head around the back of Auchencairn Bay passing a bird hide and...

Creetown-Balloch Wood©walkhighlands.co.uk
Balloch Wood

Creetown, Scotland, UK

Balloch Wood provides a excellent objective for a short walk from Creetown; owned and managed by the community, it is home...

Southern Upland Way 4- St John's Town of Dalry to Sanquhar©walkhighlands.co.uk
Southern Upland Way 4: St John's Town of Dalry to Sanquhar

St John's Town, Scotland, UK

This is the probably the longest and one of the most exposed sections of the whole walk, much of it across open moorland....

Threave Estate walk©walkhighlands.co.uk
Threave Estate walk

Near Castle Douglas, Scotland, UK

This walk explores the countryside of the Threave Estate, owned by the National Trust for Scotland. It winds a varied...

Southern Upland Way 5- Sanquhar to Wanlockhead©walkhighlands.co.uk
Southern Upland Way 5: Sanquhar to Wanlockhead

Sanquhar, Scotland, UK

This short stage crosses scenic moorland to the interesting old mining district along Wanlock Water, where it is worth...

Brighouse Bay circuit©walkhighlands.co.uk
Brighouse Bay circuit

Kirkcudbright, Scotland, UK

The sandy beach at Brighhouse Bay is just the start point of this enjoyable circuit. Follow the coastline atop the cliffs...

1 Newton Stewart - riverside walk Newton Stewart, Scotland, UK
2 Wood of Cree Wood of Cree, Scotland, UK
3 Rockcliffe to Sandyhills Rockcliffe, Scotland, UK
4 Dunskey Castle from Portpatrick Portpatrick, Scotland, UK
5 Loch View trail Clatteringshaws, Scotland, UK
6 St Ninian's Cave from Kisdale near Whithorn, Scotland, UK
7 Aldouran Glen Leswalt, Scotland, UK
8 Galdenoch Castle and Salt Pans Bay Near Leswalt, Scotland, UK
9 River Cree and Water of Minnoch Glen Trool, Scotland, UK
10 Torr Point and Red Haven Auchencairn, Scotland, UK
11 Balloch Wood Creetown, Scotland, UK
12 Southern Upland Way 4: St John's Town of Dalry to Sanquhar St John's Town, Scotland, UK
13 Threave Estate walk Near Castle Douglas, Scotland, UK
14 Southern Upland Way 5: Sanquhar to Wanlockhead Sanquhar, Scotland, UK
15 Brighouse Bay circuit Kirkcudbright, Scotland, UK

Click the map pins to view more information.

  • 1 (you are here)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Search Filters

Places

Rating

  • 1 Star (0)
  • 2 Stars (0)
  • 3 Stars (0)
  • 4 Stars (0)
  • 5 Stars (0)

Region

  • Aberdeen & Grampian Highlands
  • Argyll & Bute
  • Aviemore and the Cairngorms
  • Ayrshire, Arran & Clyde Valley
  • Dumfries & Galloway X
  • Edinburgh
  • Fort William & Lochaber
  • Glasgow
  • Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn
  • Kingdom of Fife
  • Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs
  • Lothians & Borders
  • Northern Highlands
  • Orkney
  • Perthshire, Angus & Dundee
  • Shetland
  • Skye & Lochalsh
  • Western Isles