Walk 2-3: Woods, Moors and Farms: Chain Bridge to Carsluith

This route explores the varied countryside of the eastern side of Wigtown Bay, with its mixture of woodland, upland hill farms and granite quarries..

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Starting in a wooded area, we follow a path which hugs the Moneypool Burn down to the village of Creetown, famous for its granite buildings. From there we take a country road up towards Balloch wood ponds and out onto the lower slopes of Knockeans Hill.

After climbing Knockeans (297 metres, the highest point of the day), we have panoramic views to the north, south and east, into the Galloway Hills. A short traverse of the ridge takes up to Larg Hill, where we will enjoy great views over Wigtown Bay and the winding River Cree.

From there we drop down past the old Kirkmabreck granite quarry and Kirkmabreck church yard onto pasture land. We;llmeet the farmer for a insider's view of a traditional hill farm in  a changing environment, before descending down to the village of Carsluith, where refreshments will be available in the village hall.