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Annandale Way

Annandale Way

Debs planned a hike

January 20, 2022

Annandale Way

Hard

23:52

88.8km

3.7km/h

1,050m

1,160m

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Overview

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

Includes an off-grid segment

Navigation instructions may be limited.

After 82.6 km for 49 m

Most people would complete this in 4-7 days

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Waypoints

The Moffat Ram

Highlight • Settlement

The Moffat Ram marks the start point of the magnificent Annandale Way and is a conspicuous sight on Moffat's Main Street. The bronze figure, oddly earless, was comissioned in 1875 …

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8.56 km

View of the Devil's Beef Tub

Highlight • Natural Monument

A dramatic, massive and steep-sided hollow ringed by four hills, The Devil's Beef Tub is a must for hikers exploring the Moffat Hills. Just like Glencoe's Lost Valley, it was …

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26.5 km

View of Annandale and the Moffat Hills from the Crooked Road

Highlight • Climb

As you ascend from the village of Beattock on the Crooked Road, the view behind you grows and grows. There's a well-placed bench positioned at the top of the climb, …

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44.6 km

Spedlin's Tower

Highlight • Castle

Border country is always rich in legend and the land that the Annandale Way crosses is no different. Spedlin's Tower is a case in point. Once a stronghold of the …

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50.3 km

Lochmaben Town Centre and Loch View

Highlight • Lake

Lochmaben has plenty going for it. Sailing and fishing take place on the town's three beautiful lochs and the historic ruins of its castle are a great place to explore. …

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51.5 km

Castle Loch

Highlight • Trail

Of Lochmaben's trio of lochs, Castle Loch is by far the largest covering almost 250 acres (100 ha). The small peninsula that juts into its southern banks is adorned with …

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60.9 km

Joe Graham Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very pleasant walk up to the monument and OS trig point with views for miles around. Joe Graham was a huntsman who died in 1893 at the age of 80. …

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72.5 km

A grand humped bridge with three stone arches. Completed in 1764, it is an important crossing point on the River Annan. It forms part of the Annandale Way, situated at the point where two branches of the route merge.

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83.8 km

Annan Town Centre and Historic Landmarks

Highlight • Bridge

A former shipyard town, today Annan's industry is focussed around food processing and energy. The Annandale distillery, one of the oldest in Scotland, is worth a visit if you enjoy …

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87.9 km

View of the Solway Firth from Newbiebarns

Highlight • River

For anyone walking the Annandale Way from north to south, this is your marvellous reward at the end point – a glorious view of the Solway Firth. The Solway is …

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88.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.9 km

26.9 km

12.2 km

5.91 km

5.79 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

15.2 km

11.8 km

11.1 km

6.58 km

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Annandale Way

The Moffat Ram

View of the Devil's Beef Tub

View of Annandale and the Moffat Hills from the Crooked Road

Spedlin's Tower

Lochmaben Town Centre and Loch View

Castle Loch

Joe Graham Monument

Hoddom Bridge

Annan Town Centre and Historic Landmarks

View of the Solway Firth from Newbiebarns

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