Posted by MikeK

Length of route:

12 km (7 mi)

Suitable for:

Walking

And:

Bird watchers, Dog walkers

Details:

Maps OS Explorer 313 Landranger 84

The start is in Palnackie GR820569, of flounder trampling fame, and the route is a clockwise circuit of Almorness peninsula on a well recognised series of roads and paths that goes down the east side giving views towards Kippford and Rockcliffe. The Point at the south end gives elevated views across the Solway and there is a good chance to see nesting birds and other wildlife. Turning north Auchencairn and Orchardton bays come into view with a backdrop of Screel and Bengairn and the 5K walk back to the start goes through a variety of interesting landscapes.

Actual walking distance = 13km