** SORRY - THIS WALK IS FULLY BOOKED. PLEASE CONTACT US TO BE ADDED TO THE RESERVE LIST ** The walk explores the history and landscape of the Gelston Castle Estate on the outskirts of the small Stewarty village of Gelston
Starting in Gelston village, the route follows the estate drive to the modernised stable block and holiday centre where the ruins of the castle appear. It is a country house in Adam castellated style, now gutted and roofless but it has a very interesting history which your guide will tell you about. From there the route follows estate tracks back to the small county road near the old kirkyard at Kirkland of Gelston which is well worth a quick visit. Next we walk up through woodland past one of the local hill forts and over farm and woodland tracks to arrive at the Doach Wood. A steady climb then takes us to a fantastic viewpoint over the Solway. Further woodland tracks and open fields lead back via Gelston Park and its bluebell laden paths to the Village.