Periodicity: annual
Location: Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, South of Scotland, UK
Time of the year: October
Duration: 3 days
Number of Walks: 16 walks
1st edition: 2000
2010 edition: 2nd - 3rd October 2010
2010 edition programme:
2011 edition: 9th - 11th October 2011
2011 edition programme:
http://www.visitmoffat.co.uk/media/uploads/cat-136/final_printed_walking_festival_leaflet.pdf
Walk 1
Tibbie Shiels—Southern Upland Way to Scableuch—Potburn—Bodesbeck
14 miles/22 km Strenuous 7.5 hours
Following the route of the Southern Upland Way as far as Potburn and return to Bodesbeck in Moffat Water Valley. Steep Climbs.
14 miles/22 km Strenuous 7.5 hours
Following the route of the Southern Upland Way as far as Potburn and return to Bodesbeck in Moffat Water Valley. Steep Climbs.
Walk 2
Chapel Farm—Roman Road to Braehead—return via Old Edinburgh Coach Road to Meikleholmside
10 miles/16 km Strenuous 5 hours
Moderate climb from Chapel Farm along Roman Road—exit on to A701 and return via Ericstane Farm/ Meikleholmside (old coaching route)
10 miles/16 km Strenuous 5 hours
Moderate climb from Chapel Farm along Roman Road—exit on to A701 and return via Ericstane Farm/ Meikleholmside (old coaching route)
Walk 3
Dumcrieff—Crofthead via Southern Upland Way—return using new alternative route via Craigbeck Rig to Craigbeck
10 miles/16 km Strenuous 6 hours
Follow Southern Upland Way on forest track to Crofthead, climb track over Crofthead Hill and use new alternative route to Craigbeck. Good views of Moffat.
10 miles/16 km Strenuous 6 hours
Follow Southern Upland Way on forest track to Crofthead, climb track over Crofthead Hill and use new alternative route to Craigbeck. Good views of Moffat.
Walk 4
Eskdalemuir Forest Walk
5 miles/8 km Moderate 3 hours
Walk through Eskdalemuir Forest, calling at Samye Ling
Tibetan Centre
5 miles/8 km Moderate 3 hours
Walk through Eskdalemuir Forest, calling at Samye Ling
Tibetan Centre
Walk 5
Annandale Way—Newbie to Hoddom
10.5 miles/17 km Moderate 5 hours
The route follows the River Annan from the sea northwards along the river bank through Brydekirk on to St. Kintigern’s Graveyard to Hoddom Castle.
10.5 miles/17 km Moderate 5 hours
The route follows the River Annan from the sea northwards along the river bank through Brydekirk on to St. Kintigern’s Graveyard to Hoddom Castle.
Walk 6
Annandale Way—Lochmaben to Hoddom
13 miles/21 km Moderate 6 hours
Route circuits Kirk Loch on to Hightae and forest tracks to John Graham’s Monument to Hoddom Castle
13 miles/21 km Moderate 6 hours
Route circuits Kirk Loch on to Hightae and forest tracks to John Graham’s Monument to Hoddom Castle
Walk 7
The Marches Walk starting at Glenholm Wildlife
Centre
6 miles/10 km Moderate 4 hours
Walk through Glenholm Valley south of Broughton over tracks and fields and open hillside. Two short climbs
Centre
6 miles/10 km Moderate 4 hours
Walk through Glenholm Valley south of Broughton over tracks and fields and open hillside. Two short climbs
Walk 8
Circular walk around Moffat’s boundaries
6 miles/10 km Easy 3 hours
Frenchlands—Jenny’s Stone—Alton Road—Old Mill Cottage—Gallow Hill—The Hope—Adamsholm— Watersides—Station Park6 miles/10 km Easy 3 hours
Walk 9
Breconside—Wintergill Head—Bellcraig Linn
7 miles/11 km Strenuous 4 hours
Walk starting at Breconside with steep climb to Wintergill Head and return via Bellcraig Linn to Breconside passing the Devil’s Footmark.
7 miles/11 km Strenuous 4 hours
Walk starting at Breconside with steep climb to Wintergill Head and return via Bellcraig Linn to Breconside passing the Devil’s Footmark.
Walk 10
Circular walk starting at Glenochar near Lowther Hills
10 miles/16 km Strenuous 6 hours
Steep climbs in the Lowther Hills and at Glenochar, climbing to Pedon Head, returning via Dun Law, White Law and Laurie Wood Law
10 miles/16 km Strenuous 6 hours
Steep climbs in the Lowther Hills and at Glenochar, climbing to Pedon Head, returning via Dun Law, White Law and Laurie Wood Law
Walk 11
Fruid Reservoir—Crown of Scotland—Chalk Rig Edge—Devil’s Beef Tub
8 miles/13 km Moderate 4.5 hours
Steep climb over Carthope Rig to Crown of Scotland and returning via Devil’s Beef Tub with excellent views of Moffa
8 miles/13 km Moderate 4.5 hours
Steep climb over Carthope Rig to Crown of Scotland and returning via Devil’s Beef Tub with excellent views of Moffa
Walk 12
Annandale Way—Newbie to Hoddom
10.5 miles/17 km Moderate 5 hours
The route follows the River Annan from the sea northwards along the river bank through Brydekirk on to St. Kintigern’s Graveyard to Hoddom Castle.
10.5 miles/17 km Moderate 5 hours
The route follows the River Annan from the sea northwards along the river bank through Brydekirk on to St. Kintigern’s Graveyard to Hoddom Castle.
Walk 13
Annandale Way—Lochmaben to Hoddom
13 miles/21 km Moderate 6 hours
Route circuits Kirk Loch on to Hightae and forest tracks to John Graham’s Monument to Hoddom Castle.
13 miles/21 km Moderate 6 hours
Route circuits Kirk Loch on to Hightae and forest tracks to John Graham’s Monument to Hoddom Castle.
Walk 14
Menzion Valley walk in Tweedsmuir
9 miles/15 km Moderate 5 hours
Walk on Silver Jubilee Road around the Menzion Valley in Tweedsmuir. Good views of Tala and Fruid Reservoirs.
9 miles/15 km Moderate 5 hours
Walk on Silver Jubilee Road around the Menzion Valley in Tweedsmuir. Good views of Tala and Fruid Reservoirs.
Walk 15
Golf Course—Garpol Glen—Castle Ruins—Auchencastle—cross M74—Fullshaw Bridge—Chapel Farm—Moffat
7.5 miles/12 km Easy 4.5 hours
Cross the Golf Course and the underpass to reach the beautiful Garpol Glen—pass Castle ruins back to Auchencastle, cross the motorway to reach Fullshaw Bridge and return to Moffat via Chapel Farm. Good views of Annandale Valley.
7.5 miles/12 km Easy 4.5 hours
Cross the Golf Course and the underpass to reach the beautiful Garpol Glen—pass Castle ruins back to Auchencastle, cross the motorway to reach Fullshaw Bridge and return to Moffat via Chapel Farm. Good views of Annandale Valley.
Walk 16
8 miles/13 km Easy 4 hours
From Lochwood Tower—Park Bridge and Kinnel Water—follow Annandale Way and return via Southern Upland Way to Beattock and Moffat
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Price: Paid
Notes:
Sponsoring: Yes
Organization: Moffat and District Community Initiative with Moffat Ramblers Group
Contact:
Moffat and District Community Initiative
1 Ladyknowe, Moffat
DG10 9DY
info@visitmoffat.co.uk
Telephone 01683 220227
Website:
http://www.visitmoffat.co.uk/attraction-finder/walking-2011-festival-and-2010-walking-festival-report
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