Walk 1-3: The Rocks of Balcary

This coastal route is full of interest and includes one of the most spectacular clifftop sections of the Galloway coast. An accompanying geologist will help us to understand the dramatic rock formations found along the route.

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Starting at the shore at Balcary Bay, the route climbs gradually with unfolding views of the Solway and Hestan Island before reaching the clifftops. Our guide, Tim Stephenson from Creetown Gem Rock Museum www.gemrock.net , will help us to understand the dramatic rock formations and teach us more about how man has used the valuable resources of the area.

A narrow and in places exposed path skirts the top of spectacular cliffs, with their nesting seabirds. The great views will be enjoyed at our cliff top lunch stop before we drop down to shore level at Rascarrel Bay.

The route then heads inland and through woodland to pick up a track past Loch Mackie before following farm tracks back to Balcary Bay.