White Coomb is a relatively easy to climb Corbett in the east of Dumfries & Galloway in the Moffat hills (close to the wonderful Hart Fell Horse Shoe walk I have done previously). At 2, 694ft it is the third biggest Corbett in the south of Scotland and well worth doing, but perhaps not for the actual hill itself. You …
The Merrick & The Shepherd’s Hut
I was recently invited to spend a free night in a Shepherd’s Hut in the beautiful Dumfries & Galloway countryside and how could I say no? Dumfries and Galloway is one of my favourite places in Scotland and is underrated and overlooked by many in my opinion. See? I love it! I’ve also never spent a night in a Shepherd’s …
Millfore: A Forgotten Summit
Millfore is a hill I have walked past on multiple occasions. Each time, I have been going somewhere else and each time I have thought to myself: “I really ought to climb that one day”. I recently did bag this hill and I had such fun I decided to make a blog post on it! What Actually is Millfore? Millfore …
Fishing Loch Ochiltree
Loch Ochiltree in Dumfries & Galloway is a large loch that sits nestled in beautiful scenery just north of Newton Stewart. The loch itself has 5 boats for use and is stocked with strong rainbow trout while also containing brown trout and some pike. It is owned by the local association, the Newton Stewart Angling Association, and permits can be …
The Isle of Whithorn to St. Ninian’s Cave: An Amazing Walk in the Scottish Sun
The walk to St. Ninian’s cave is without doubt, one of the best walks I have ever done. The sunshine was blistering, the views were spectacular and the ultimate goal of the cave on a beautiful, secluded beach was a fascinating reward for my efforts. History What makes this walk so special is the destination: St. Ninian’s Cave. St. Ninian …
Shalloch on Minnoch in Dumfries & Galloway
I love being out in the hills. The scenery, the quiet, the wildlife…it’s one of the most effective methods of relaxation I know. Amongst the heather you’ll be hard-pressed to find concrete, car engines or any other distraction of modern society. So on a sunny Sunday in February, I headed for the smallest of Dumfries & Galloway’s Corbetts: Shalloch on …
Garlieston to Cruggleton Castle: A Coastal Walk In Dumfries & Galloway
You probably haven’t heard of Garlieston and why would you? This small coastal village in Dumfries & Galloway lies around 14.5 miles south of Newton Stewart and it’s only real claim to fame is due to its participation in the development of the Mulberry Harbour: the prefabricated harbour which was used by the Allies in the Second World War. Today, …
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