Bladnoch River Walk

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
4 kms	01:00 (hrs:mins)	30 metres	Explorer 311: Wigtown, Whithorn & The Machars

Description

Start at Bladnoch Distillery, between the buildings by the 'Welcome' sign. The sloped start and short grass section mean that this route is best suited to motorised or accompanied wheelchair users. The purpose built path starts at the end of the distillery garden. The path is gently undulating and runs through an attractive strip of mature mixed woodland between a tidal stretch of the River Bladnoch and the distillery lade. The distillery recently resumed production and draws its water 2 miles upstream through a purpose built pipe. The warehouses are being restocked and you can sample a dram at the distillery's visitor centre. Contact the Visitor Centre (01988 402605) or Newton Stewart Tourist Information Centre (01671 402431) for opening hours. The wheelchair section terminates at a turning/viewing platform. Look out for trout rising to take flies and salmon jumping on the final leg of their return to their spawning grounds. You may also see grey heron and mute swan. The pedestrian riverside path continues upstream to the old wooden sluice gates.

Access Info

From Dumfries, follow the A75 to Newton Stewart, follow the A714 for Bladnoch. For public transport services:from Dumfries to Newton Stewart - X75, 500 from Newton Stewart to the Machars - 415.