Walk 2-1 - Into the fire: Merrick Circuit

This year’s challenge walk will provide spectacular scenery and views over the Galloway countryside and will show the true meaning of walking in the Galloway tussocks, with most of the walking taking place in the craggy granite core of the surrounding Ring of Fire route.

Walk 2-2 - Into solitude: Millfore

This route across Millfore explores the Minnigaff Hills – an often-overlooked area when visiting Galloway, which is unfortunate as they offer a different experience where wilderness and solitude are key features.

Walk 2-3 - Mt Pisga, Kenlum and the Boreland Hills

This walk explores the Fleet Valley National Scenic Area

Walk 2-4 - Discovering the Glenkens: Mossdale to New Galloway

** SORRY - THIS WALK IS FULLY BOOKED** This route explores Loch Stroan, and then the mature conifer forests overlooking Loch Ken, but with some lovely views along the way before finishing in the attractive village of New Galloway.

Walk 2-5 - Castle Kennedy Estate

** SORRY -THIS WALK IS FULLY BOOKED ** This route explores the estate landscape of Lochinch, with a mix of lochs and flowers.

Evening - Talk: The native forests of Glen Trool

A representative of Forest and Land Scotland will talk about the various woodland initiatives taking place in the Glen Trool area We’ll touch on the protection of Glentrool’s ancient Oakwoods, the montane planting around the path to the Merrick and the trailing of virtual fence grazing collars