Walk 1-3 - Gatehouse by the back door
Friday 8th May 2026

*FULLY BOOKED*This route into the Fleet Scenic Area offers an unchallenging walk on forest roads and woodland paths. Accompanied by a nature expert from Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere we will gain a greater appreciation of the flaura and fauna we may have otherwise missed along this route.

Walk 2-4 - Discovering the Glenkens: Mossdale to New Galloway
Saturday 9th May 2026

** 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 3-4 - Kilsture and Bladnoch
Sunday 10th May 2026

This gentle route through the low lying Machars takes in the RSPB Crook of Baldoon Nature Reserve.

Walk 4-3 - Supper Walk: Bruce's Stone to Glentrool (Moderate)
Monday 11th May 2026

This afternoon walk takes in views of Loch Trool from all angles before climbing into the forest.

Walk 5-4 - Pilgrim's Way: Glasserton to Isle of Whithorn
Tuesday 12th May 2026

** SORRY - THIS WALK IS FULLY BOOKED ** This route in the southern Machars combines history and scenery with a blast of sea air!

Walk 5-3 - The 39 Steps, and then some!
Tuesday 12th May 2026

** SORRY - TIHS WALK IS FULLY BOOKED ** Following in footsteps of Richard Hannay in John Buchan’s famous book, The 39 Steps, the walk follows the old Paddy Line (railway line) from Mossdale to the Big Water of Fleet Viaduct.

Walk 6-2 - Larg and Knockeans Hills
Wednesday 13th May 2026

** SORRY - THIS WALK IS FULLY BOOOKED ** This delightful walk provides a mixture of open hill and woodland with a variety of interesting features on the way, as well as panoramic views across Wigtown Bay, the valley of the River Cree and into the Galloway Hills.

Walk 6-3 - Needle's Eye and the Muckle Lands
Wednesday 13th May 2026

**SORRY - THIS WALK IS FULLY BOOKED ** This coastal walk follows the Solway coast, an areas steeped in history, beautiful landscapes, and a past winner in UK tree of the year!

Walk 7-2 - Kirk, castle and coast
Thursday 14th May 2026

** SORRY - THIS WALK IS FULLY BOOKED ** This walk starts at the old, ruined Kirk at Girthon before heading towards the coast, where there is plenty of historical interest and lovely coastal landscapes.

Walk 7-3 - Gem Rock and Creetown's quarries
Thursday 14th May 2026

Creetown granite has been used around the world, and this geology themed walk, accompanied by a geological expert, explores the role the rocks have shaped the landscape, history, buildings and industry of the area.