Walks

The Southern Upland Way is not the only walking route in and around Sanquhar.

If you prefer a short walk or a long walk there are many scenic routes to take.

You can find maps in some of the local shops and there is a book " Walks Around Sanquhar" by Duncan Close that you can buy from C & M Brown Newsagents on the High Street.

Listed in Duncan Close book "Walks Around Sanquhar" in detail are ....

Euchan Glen.
The Holm Woods.
Sanquhar Moor and Black Loch.
Sanquhar to Scaur Water.
Sanquhar to Wanlockhead via Glendyne Burn.
Polvaird Loch and Euchanhead.
Sanquhar Castle.
The Historic Walk.
The Pamphy Linns.
The Orchard Burn Big Stone.
Round Eliock.
Sanquhar to Goukthorn Smiddy, via Craigdarroch and Dunduff.
Sanquhar Riverside Walk. Sanquhar circuit via Clenries, Cogsfoot ( Nether Cog) and Cogshead.
Sanquhar circuit via the Dipper's Brig, Mennock and the Back Road.

Other popular walking routes are ...

Millers Brae.
Brae Heads.
Mathews Folly.
Crawick Multiverse
Soldier's Pool, Dumfries and Galloway - area information, map, walks and more (ordnancesurvey.co.uk)
Mains Pool, Dumfries and Galloway - area information, map, walks and more (ordnancesurvey.co.uk)
Cairn Table, near Muirkirk (Walkhighlands)
Ulzieside Plantation, Dumfries and Galloway - area information, map, walks and more (ordnancesurvey.co.uk)

Many of the locals will be happy to point you in the right direction!

A'the Airts , C & M Brown Newsagents, Burnside Tea Room , Nithsdale Hotel carry leaflets and some sell maps and books on the walks.

Some links to sites ...

Search for walks (Walkhighlands)

Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway - area information, map, walks and more (ordnancesurvey.co.uk)

Around Sanquhar (walkingworld.com)

Sanquhar - Walking and Hiking around Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire (2day.uk)

DGC - Core Paths List (dumgal.gov.uk)

Facebook Links ...
Southern upland way
https://www.facebook.com/southernuplandway

Walking Dumfries and Galloway
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3186174964817266/

Ayrshire Walks
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1202195033271891/

Upper Nithsdale Walking Group enjoyed a lovely Monday evening walk at Dumfries House. Great to see the walking group flourishing and growing in numbers.

Thank you Kirkconnel Parish Heritage Society for providing Community Transport

If you want to find out more about the walking group, come along to their Wednesday health walks, 1pm, Blackaddie Road, Sanquhar.