Kelhead Water
- 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
Walk along the banks of Kelhead Water and through peaceful woodland.
This is a short sheltered walk through mixed woodland with the chance to see red squirrel and roe deer.
The water supports a variety of waterfowl such as moorhen, coot, and Canada geese, while the shrubs on the opposite bank provide an excellent habitat for many smaller birds. In summer, the open area between the car park and the water's edge is a mass of wildflowers and a pleasant spot to enjoy a picnic.
Kelhead Water is a former limestone quarry, the first in Dumfriesshire. It was opened in 1760, not long after the benefits of liming soil were discovered, and it remained open until 1928, after which the excavation flooded. A small stone arch is all that remains of Kelhead's four large lime kilns. A mineral railway linked the quarry with the main line at Cummertrees.
Today Kelhead Water is stocked with a variety of coarse fish and is popular with anglers.Start at the Kelhead Water car park and follow the waymarked path. This leads you on a circular route through mixed conifer woodland before returning along the bank of the Kelhead Water.
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