Walk 3-2: Curleywee: Galloway Grandeur

This route explores the northern Minnigaff Hills and includes two Donalds – Lamachan and Curleywee. Recent forest harvesting has significantly altered this area, opening up views not previously seen.


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Starting from Caldons, we follow the cascading Caldons Burn onto Lamachan. (717 metres), Bennanbrack, the Nick of Curleywee before the short steep climb to the distinctively craggy Curleywee (674 metres). The descent is via White Hill, and the bluebell woodlands of Glenhead to finish at Bruce’s Stone.

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Theme Hills
Register from 08:00
Depart at 08:30
Travel time 30 minutes
Start from NX 396 791
End at NX 414 802
Return travel time 30 minutes
Return by 16:00
Price (Adult) £15.00
Price (Accompanied Child) £15.00
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Walk 3-2: Curleywee: Galloway Grandeur