周辺のスポット/アトラクション・トップ20

If the clouds had cleared, the view would have been fantastic.

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The landscape is stunningly beautiful, but the paths are not as easy to walk as advertised. The barely discernible path up leads almost entirely through muddy, boggy terrain. We often sank ankle-deep, at times knee-deep. From Loch Enech onwards, there is no discernible path; the ground is drier, but eroded and full of holes. The way down is the official route, and considerably better. They've tried to make everything more walkable with fleece and gravel, but the water has already washed away much of it. Unfortunately, it's hard to enjoy the scenery while walking, as you're so busy trying not to slip and sink with every step. In the end, we were glad to be back down with our bones intact. The path can only be recommended with reservations.

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The Devil’s Beef Tub climb from Moffat is a long, scenic ascent into the Southern Uplands, averaging 5% over 7 km with sections reaching 10%. The wide, smooth road rises steadily through a dramatic natural amphitheatre of hills, offering expansive views and a consistent gradient ideal for pacing. With little shelter, wind can be a major factor—especially near the top. The climb never gets too steep, but it’s relentless, so settle into a rhythm early. Reaching the summit delivers a peaceful, windswept high point in the heart of the Borders.

Nice Cafe, also a public loo in the Abbey car park which is in good order and well looked after.

Screel Hill is a 344m hill overlooking Auchencairn Bay and the Solway Firth with excellent views across to the English Lake District. The excellent path up the east ridge was badly damaged by fallen trees during Storm Arwen in 2021 and these have not been closed so the upper section of the path has been closed. However a new path cuts across to meet the upper path above the damaged section so it is now possible to walk the upper section of the lovely east ridge again.

After a steep second half of the ascent, the views from the top are spectacular, and the run back down is superb

Criffel at 569m doesn’t quite reach the height necessary to qualify as a Donald or Graham but it does qualify as a Marilyn with well over the required 150m of prominence. Criffel stands largely alone on the Dumfries and Galloway coast, overlooking the estuary of the River Nith and the huge expanse of the Solway Firth. There are only a few much lower hills around. It has a prominence of nearly 500m so it is really distinctive for miles around. It is the most prominent hill on this coastline when seen from the hills of Northern Cumbria across the Solway Firth. There is an excellent recently made path all the way from the car park at Ardwall Farm which is free but strongly recommends a donation to the Moffat Mountain Rescue Team. On a good day Criffel offers very good visibility for miles around.

Unfortunately the Abbey is currently closed to public access because of the risk of falling masonry. Let’s hope they get it open again soon.

Not the most interesting Corbett in Galloway, let alone Scotland, still there's good views from the rounded grassy top. The rest of the hill is sheep grazed grassy upland, and is unrelentingly boggy

Nowhere near as gruelling as the name would suggest

On a good day the views from the top of moorland, forest, hill, sand and sea are magnificent. The main Ardwall path makes for quick going but it's so heavily manufactured that it takes away from the surrounds a little. For a more natural experience come up from New Abbey via Knockendoch

Great Abbey Ruin to visit. and have a look around, you can't go inside. The café opposite is great, well worth a visit.

Stunning 360 views of the Galloway hills

Although it's only a relatively modest hill, rising straight from sea level it feels like a real mountain. It's a great adventure with kids as only a fairly short walk gets you to a rocky summit with outstanding views over forest and sea

Great little hike with little foot traffic and a free carpark. Lovely views when the clouds lift and babbling brooks all over.

Please consult the large notice board at the trailhead. This is a commercial forest and currently, timber harvesting is taking place along the southern flank of the Loch (hence tha barriers encountered by abp1). There are diversions in place to avoid the southern flank, rerouting via the north shore. This is detailed on the notice board. Also, please be aware that this is not an official MTB route, and taking a bike along it is not a good idea since the trail will have walkers of all abilities along its length, most of whom will not be expecting MTBs at all.

There are hot dishes, soups and homemade cakes. Of course also souvenirs

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We tried to do this tour on June 21, 2023, but had to cancel. After approx. 13 km you come out of the forest into a wide valley. The landscape is very beautiful, but the path is destroyed by a large number of watercourses and you have to dismount every few meters. After that, the path is obstructed by massive willow barriers with barbed wire. The route would have to be laid out differently, otherwise this tour is not recommended.

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There are food and drinks, even small souvenirs

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With views and a long winding road, what more could you wish for? You can see for miles on the right day.