Walk 5-1: Rig of the Jarkness

** SORRY THIS WALK IS FULLY BOOKED. CONTACT US TO BE ADDED TO THE RESERVE LIST ** This interesting new route covers a variety of terrain in some of the wildest parts of Galloway.


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This interesting new route covers a variety of terrain in some of the wildest parts of Galloway.

Starting at Bruce’s Stone this route follows the Rig of the Jarkness onto Craiglee (531 metres) to Snibe Hill and on to the high point of the day at Craignaw (645 metres). The route includes the granite slab of the Devil’s Boolin Green and the Nick of the Dungeon with a sharp descent to the Dungeon Lochs and across the unique habitat of the Silver Flowe to finish at the Backhill of Bush bothy (Back Buss).

 

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Theme Hills Biosphere
Register from 07:30
Depart at 08:00
Travel time 30 minutes
Start from NX 414 802
End at NX 494 793
Return travel time 45 minutes
Return by 17:15
Price (Adult) £15.00
Price (Accompanied Child) £15.00
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Walk 5-1: Rig of the Jarkness