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Cream o' Galloway - Carrick Shore - Cream o' Galloway

Distance Approximate Time Height Gain OS Map
8.05 kms 02:30 (hrs:mins) 60 metres Explorer 312: Kirkcudbright & Castle Douglas

Description

From the organic farm-based visitor attraction Cream o' Galloway at Rainton, take their 'blue' nature trail to cross a burn and pastureland, out to a minor road and track leading down to the seaside at Carrick Shore. Follow the track beyond foreshore chalets and out along the Solway coast, passing an idyllic beach opposite Ardwell Isle. Turning inland, the moorland road leads back to Cream o' Galloway and refreshments, adventure playground and nature trails.

Information for Wheelchair Users: Cream o' Galloway's 'green' and 'purple' nature trails, of 1¾ and 1¼ miles respectively, are suitable for wheelchairs and buggies.

Information for Dog Owners: there is a dedicated 'dog trail' amongst Cream o' Galloway's visitor attractions. Dog owners are requested not to take their dogs on other farm trails.

Access Info

From the A75 east of Gatehouse of Fleet, take the Sandgreen road off to left, drive through Girthon and then take the first left turn, signed to Cream o' Galloway . Park in the visitors' car park.

Additional Info

Click the Walkingworld link below to find out more about this route.

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