** SORRY - THIS WALK IS FULLY BOOKED ** This new route explores the countryside by way or woodland tracks and fields to the north of Newton Stewart.
The route starts at Penninghame pond, which was developed to create an all abilities trail to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the countryside. This is a great place for a breath of fresh air in lovely surroundings. The walk is along tracks through the woods finishing up across open fields to Challoch Church. Built as a private chapel of Edward James Stopford-Blair of Penninghame House and consecrated 1872 it is an excellent example of a small Victorian church. It has ten stained glass windows, a pine altar and wrought-iron and brass rood screen.
At the end of the walk, refreshments will be available to purchase in the church.
