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1 - The Cradle of Scotland's
Independence
Glentrool and its environs are
described as “The Cradle of
Scotland’s Independence” by
Andrew McCormick in his authoritative
book “Galloway: The spell of
its Hills and Glens”. This walk
starts and ends at Bruce’s Stone
overlooking one of Scotland’s
finest views, Loch Trool. |
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Distance - 16km
Difficulty - Moderate
Prepared by - Ken McCubbin
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2 - Cairnsmore of Fleet
Cairnsmore of Fleet is the largest
of the Solway Hills with superb
views over Newton Stewart and
the Machars. The route here
is via the popular and well
trodden path from Cairnsmore
Farm. This walk should be suited
to an averagely fit family and
is well worth the effort. |
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Distance - 10km
Difficulty - Moderate
Prepared by - Mike Kneeshaw
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3 - The Mighty Merrick
The Merrick dominates the hills
around Loch Trool and this 'branched
finger' is the highest of the
'Range of the Awful Hand'. At
843 metres, it is the highest
summit in the Galloway Hills
and the highest peak in South
West Scotland. This route follows
well trodden paths and is perhaps
the most popular. |
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Distance - 16km
Difficulty - Strenuous
Ascent 948m
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4 - The Bennan via the Fell
of Eschoncan
The Bennan via the Fell of Eschoncan
is a fairly short route but
it offers some fine views over
Loch Trool and the surrounding
hills. This route descends via
the popular tourist route to
the Merrick and the majority
of the way is by clearly defined
hill paths and tracks. |
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Distance - 8km
Difficulty - Moderate
Ascent 620m
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Walk 5 - The Southern Upland Way from Bruce's Stone to Dalry (Linear)
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