Posted by MikeK

Length of route:

7 km (4 mi)

Suitable for:

Walking

And:

Bird watchers, Dog walkers

Details:

Maps OS Explorer 312 Landranger 83 This route from Kirkandrews to Brighouse along the coast is rarely walked. It is a walk along a rugged part of the Galloway coast evoking thoughts of our smuggling past but it is also a walk that has surprises round each headland. The start of the route is at the road end GR602484 to Kirkandrews passing the delightful little church and following the farm road to GR601477 where a gate is climbed to access a path that leads to the cairn on top of Barn Heugh where a stop is worth taking to soak in the views. The route meanders south easterly aimimg to maintain a high elevation to appreciate the changing aspects and uses stiles and gates to avoid the necessity to scamble over fences. The route passes Manxman's Rock where a stop can be taken. The latter part of the route goes onto better paths round the cliff tops where there will be nesting seabirds leading to the Holiday Park at Brighouse where refreshments are available.

Actual Walking Distance = 8km