FURTHER INFORMATION ...
• All walks start at the ClipICT, High Street, Annan.
• A minibus will operate between the towns each day bringing walkers in to the Event Centre at ClipICT, 40 High Street, Annan, by appointment, as well as transporting walkers out to starting points where appropriate.
• Places are limited so please book early and register at the ClipICT Event Centre at least 10 minutes before the published leaving time.
• There are a great variety of places to stay, from homely B & Bs to luxurious country hotels.
Many places within the region are walker friendly with drying facilities and local route information, as well as other useful facilities. Look out for the walkers welcome symbol in the Where to Stay Guide or look on our website or contact Dumfries Tourist Information Centre - Tel:01387 253862
Alternatively visit the accommodation pages of Annan Online »
• For more information about walking in Dumfries and Galloway visit the Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Board web site for downloadable walk routes and ideas for new places to explore.
The Annan Walking Group also organise regular walks in the lower Annandale area - find out more about the Walking Group »
Lower Annandale Walking Festival
c/o Clip ICT,
40 High Street,
Annan DG12 6AJ
Scotland
UK ~ email alan@dgaa.net
Lower Annandale Walking Festival
walking programme
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All walks start at the ClipICT, High Street, Annan.
Friday 11th May
Walk 1: The Annan Maritime Path
An easy level walk. (8 km / 5 miles)
Starting at 6.45 pm. (Approx return 9.00pm)Starting from Annan High Street, then along the Solway shore to the Solway Viaduct Pier, then across the Merse to Annan Waterfoot and back to Annan.
Saturday 12th May
Walk 2: Beacon Hill to Joe Graham’s Monument
A more challenging walk, some stiff climbs. (13 km / 8 miles)
Starting at 9.30 am. (Approx return 3.00pm)Starting from Thorniethwaite climbing onto Beacon Hill, then to Rammerscales woods before climbing to Joe Graham’s Monument and on to Kirkhill.
Walk 3: Barnkirk point to Brydekirk
A longer walk. (13 km / 8 miles)
Starting at 11.00 am. (Approx return 3.45pm)Starting from the shore of the Solway at Newbiebarns to Barnkirk Point, then following the River Annan to Annan, then further upstream to the woodlands at Mount Annan and onto Brydekirk
Walk 4: Hoddom Castle and Repentance Tower
A walk with a moderate climb. (10 km /6 miles)
Starting at 12.45pm. (Approx return 4.15pm)A circular route starting from Hoddom Bridge following the River Annan upstream to its junction with the Milk Water then round to Hoddom Castle before climbing to Repentance Tower and returning to Hoddom Castle.
Saturday Evening; Musical entertainment
at the Blue Bell Inn, High Street, Annan from 9pm.
Sunday 13th May
Walk 5: Well Springs, Applegarth and Torwood
A longer level walk. ( 11 km / 7 miles)
Starting at 10.30am (Approx return 3.30pm)Starting from Craw Wood, through Wells Springs plantation, by Dryfesdalegate, Applegarth Church and the wildlife sanctuary. Returning to Lockerbie along Gallaberry Road and Torwood
Walk 6: Lochmaben Lochs and Castles
A longer level walk. ( 10 km / 6 miles)
Starting at 10.30 am (Approx return 3.45pm)A circular route starting from Lochmaben Bowling Green, around three of Lochmaben’s lochs visiting Lochmaben Castle and past the motte and bailey of the earlier Bruce fortification before returning to Lochmaben.
Walk 7: Kettleholm to Brydekirk
A longer level walk. (13 km / 8 miles)
Starting at 9.30am (Approx return 3.00pm)Starting from Kettleholm this route passes Milkbank House, crosses Sorrysike Moor to Brocklerigg and then follows the Water of Milk and the River Annan past Hoddom Castle to Brydekirk.
Tea and Farewell, Bruce Restaurant, High Street, Annan from 4pm