Hoddom Castle Walks
This circular walk explores the area around Hoddom Castle near Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway.
The tower house dates to the 16th century and includes some pleasant grounds with riverside trails along River Annan. You can follow a circular trail around the castle taking you through woodland and along section of the Annandale Way long distance trail. Along the way you can look out for lots of birds in the woodland area and enjoy fine views across the river to the surrounding hills and countryside.
The site is now home to a popular caravan park where there's a good range of accommodation options, The Coach House restaurant and a golf course.
To continue your walking in the area follow the Annandale Way south to visit Annan. Here you can link up with the Powfoot Beach Walk and enjoy a stroll along the Solway Firth to the little village of Powfoot. If you head north along the river you could visit Lochmaben and enjoy a lovely waterside walk around Castle Loch.
Postcode
DG1 1AS - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsHoddom Castle Ordnance Survey Map 
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Hoddom Castle Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Hoddom Castle OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Hoddom Castle Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Pubs/Cafes
The on site Coach House restaurant sells good quality dishes and includes a pleasant courtyard area to sit out in.The on site Coach House restaurant sells good quality dishes and includes a pleasant courtyard area to sit out in.
Dog Walking
The woodland trails are ideal for a dog walk and the Coach House mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
A few miles to the north east there's the climb to Burnswark Hill to try. There's an Iron Age Hill Fort and some nice views over the area from this historically significant hill.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Boardwalk on the Hoddom Castle Trail
Reedbeds in the Annan, from Mainholme Bridge
Hoddom Castle Trail
The Annandale Way
Hoddom Castle. The castle is protected as a category A listed building. The lands of Hoddom belonged to the Herries family, allies of the Bruce family who were Lords of Annandale from 1124. It passed to the Carruthers family, and then to the Maxwells
Trail in Gannet Wood
River Annan
Hoddom Castle Trail