Coastal Walk to Port Castle Bay
- Annan, Waterfoot and Summergate Lane
- Arkleton
- Balcary to Rascarrel
- Barnkirk Point
- Castle Douglas Town Trail
- Coastal Walk to Port Castle Bay
- Criffel
- Dalbeattie to Colvend Trail
- Hoddom Castle and farm walks
- Jubilee Path
- Kelhead Water
- Repentance Tower
- River Annan
- Rockcliffe to Sandyhills
- Rounall Wood
- Saint Kentigern's Churchyard
- Screel Hill
- Stairhaven Coastal Walk
- Tarras Water and Whita Hill
- The Hills
- Threave Estate
- Waterloo Monument
Admire beautiful sea views on this walk along cliff tops to Port Castle Bay and step inside St Ninian's Cave, one of the most important religious sites in Scotland.
From Dumfries follow the A75 to Newton Stewart, from Newton Stewart follow the A714/ A746 towards Isle of Whithorn. Turn right off the B7004 as you descend into the Isle of Whithorn and follow the brown tourist signs for Burrow Head. At Cutcloy Farm continue straight ahead through the gate pillars. Enter Burrow Head Holiday Village and park next to the reception. For public transport services: Dumfries to Newton Stewart - X75/ 500 Newton Stewart to the Machars - 415.
During the open season (1st March - 31st October) at Burrowhead Holiday Village, please report to reception before setting out on your walk. Start on the road to the right of the holiday village reception building; follow it until you reach the fork before the cliffs then continue straight ahead. The path turns westwards and you will soon find a 'Coastal Footpath' signpost. Follow the cliff top path, keeping towards the coastal side on the more open sections. On reaching the headland above Port Castle Bay look along the base of the cliffs to see the entrance to St Ninian's Cave. It is well worth descending to the pebbly beach to explore the cave, where you will find an information board. Return to Burrow Head Holiday Village along the same route. You can buy refreshments from the site shop during the open season.
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