Walk 2-1: The Corbetts: Walkfest Challenge

This route offers the seasoned walker a big day in the hills taking in three Corbetts.


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Starting at Forrest Lodge, the first climb is to Corserine (814m). It then crosses over Meikle Craigtarson, up the side of Pulskaig Burn, past the northern shore of Loch Enoch and up the steep slopes of Redstone Rig to Galloway’s highest point, the Merrick (843m). The final section is along the Awful Hand over Kirriereoch, Tarfessock and the summit of Shalloch on Minnoch (768m) before the descent and pick up near Stinchar Bridge.

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Theme Hills Biosphere
Register from 06:30
Depart at 07:00
Travel time 60 minutes
Start from NX 552 862
End at NX 397 957
Return travel time 60 minutes
Return by 19:00
Price (Adult) £15.00
Price (Accompanied Child) £15.00
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Walk 2-1: The Corbetts: Walkfest Challenge