Rockcliffe to Kippford Walk
This circular walk takes you from the National Trust's Rockcliffe to nearby Kippford in Dumfries and Galloway. It's a splendid stretch of coast with beaches, wildflowers and wonderful views across the Solway Firth. On the way look out for a variety of wading birds in the estuary and butterflies around the area's interesting flora.
The walk starts at the car park in Rockcliffe and first follows a section of the Jubilee Path to the 6th century Mote of Mark hill fort where there are fine views to enjoy. The route continues across Muckle Lands to Kippford village.
Here you can enjoy a section along the estuary of the River Urr with views across Rough Firth to the bird sanctuary at Rough Island.
To extend the walk you could head south on the Sandyhills To Kippford Coastal Walk. This will take you to the lovely Sandyhills Bay via the fine viewpoint at Castlehill Point and the Needles Natural Arch.
Postcode
DG5 4QQ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
To continue your exercise head north east to the expansive Dalbeattie Forest where there are miles of cycling and walking trails to enjoy.
Also not far is Threave Gardens and Carlingwark Loch, Loch Arthur and Mabie Forest.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Port Donnell, Rockcliffe, near Dalbeattie. Beach on the estuary of Urr Water, taken from Rockcliffe village
Cottages on the sea front at Rockcliffe
Jetty at Auchenvhin
Rough Island from Mote of Mark, near Dalbeattie. Mote of Mark is a 5th Century hill fort. Rough Island is a bird sanctuary, with a causeway passable at low tide, both protected by National Trust for Scotland.
Woodpecker Trail near Rockcliffe. The rocky headland between Rockcliffe and Kippford is owned by the National Trust for Scotland, who have established the "Woodpecker Trail" between the two villages.
Coastal lane in Kippford
Kippford
Looking towards the Yacht Club, Kippford