Walk 3-6: Stewartry Coast Day 2: Brighouse Bay to Knockbrex

This is the second of two days exploring the southern Stewarty Coast, accompanied by a nature expert.

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The route start at Brighouse Bay and follows the shore providing uninterrupted views to the Isle of Man and the Cumbrian coast. Smuggling was commonplace along the Solway as it was remote with many hiding places for the contraband and this section was no different, with Manxman’s Rock a named landmark. Borness Batteries are also passed and this is a well preserved promontory fort shaped in a kite measuring 60x45 metres. Eventually the route turns inland to pass Kirkandrews Church. Turreted  and castellated the church was built by James Brown who moved to Knockbrex in 1900 and created a little kingdom of architectural curiosities which can be viewed along the way. The intriguing “Coo Palace” is next on the list as the walk skirts the edges of the shore following the coast of Fleet Bay and  passing the isles of Barlocco and Ardwall. Skirting  Knockbrex Castle the route takes to the road for a short walk to the pick up point.