Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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351 m

Mill on the Fleet

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful Mill on the Fleet is a restored 18th-century cotton mill. The mill has been transformed into a large exhibition centre open to the public and has a brilliant cafe …

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3.84 km

View of Wigtown Bay

Highlight • Natural

As the path opens out past the forest, you can begin to see wonderful sea views over rolling farmland.

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7.50 km

Carrick Bay

Highlight • Beach

Wonderful hidden beach with fantastic views across the water toward Wigtown.

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15.7 km

The Temple Tower (Cally Woods)

Highlight • Monument

The Temple is a gorgeous 18th-century gothic tower tucked deep into the Cally Woods. The tower was constructed as a visual pleaser for those passing through the town.

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19.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.00 km

4.38 km

3.83 km

3.51 km

Surfaces

10.6 km

5.70 km

3.04 km

333 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Friday 5 December

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Mill on the Fleet

View of Wigtown Bay

Carrick Bay

The Temple Tower (Cally Woods)

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