Walk 3-3: The Wheely Brig and the Gemstone

A delightful walk beginning at Kirroughtree Visitor Centre which winds through the woodlands and forests on the outskirts of Newton Stewart.


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From Kirroughtree, a forest path leads through the amazing cycle wheel bridge past the Bruntis lochs with a view of the Gemstone then round the Larg Hill and down towards the old Larg Tower.

The walk then crosses the New Galloway Road and enters Clarkes Wood past the Parliament Knowe and descends over the golf course into Minnigaff, a short distance from the finishing point in Newton Stewart.

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Theme
Register from 09:30
Depart at 10:00
Travel time 15 minutes
Start from NX 452 648
End at NX 410 652
Return travel time None
Return by 14:15
Price (Adult) £11.00
Price (Accompanied Child) £11.00
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Walk 3-3: The Wheely Brig and the Gemstone