Castlehill Point is located on the mouth of the Rough Firth and provides superb sea views out to Ardwell Island and all along the coast. If you visit in the spring, you'll also be rewarded with a wonderful show of wildflowers.

Oliver G

December 30, 2023

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There's no castle here anymore, but the views from this promontory of the Galloway coastline and across the Solway Firth to the Cumbrian mountains make this a brilliant destination for a walk. Whichever way you approach the coastal paths are also full of interest

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1. Kippford to Sandy Hills return via Rockcliffe Beach

19.5km

05:13

230m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rockcliffe, Castlehill Point & Dalbeattie Forest loop

14.7km

03:58

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Castlehill Point – Rockcliffe Beach loop from Kippford

9.65km

02:34

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 80 m

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Friday 13 March

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59 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Location: Colvend And Southwick, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Castlehill Point

1. Kippford to Sandy Hills return via Rockcliffe Beach

2. Rockcliffe, Castlehill Point & Dalbeattie Forest loop

3. Castlehill Point – Rockcliffe Beach loop from Kippford

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