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Repentance Tower
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Walk to the top of the ancient beacon trailtow and climb up Repentance Tower for spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding Annandale countryside.
Repentance Tower stands on the ancient beacon hill of Trailtrow, and was built by John Maxwell, 4th Lord Herries, as a watchtower for Hoddom Castle in the 1560s. Although the Tower is not open to the public the hill top provides superb views in all directions, towards the Solway the Lake District and over Annandale. No one knows why 'Repentance' is carved over the entrance, but the most popular explanations are told on an information board at the tower gate. The surrounding graveyard has many ornate grave stones dating from the 17th century.
The Hoddom and Kinmount car park and picnic site is sign posted off the B723 Annan to Lockerbie road at the junction with the B725 Dalton road west of Annan.
Start at Hoddom Bridge Car Park, from there follow the blue signed path through the woodland for Hoddom Castle. When you reach the tarmac drive turn to the right towards the gatehouse for about 25 metres. Then take the signed riverside path for Hoddom Castle. The path leads upstream for about 200 metres, before turning left, continue following the blue arrow signs through the woodland to come out just before Hoddom Castle. There is a car park at the Hoddom Castle Caravan Park and the café in the castle provides welcome food refreshments during the summer season.
Just before the Castle turn left and pass the children's playground. At the end of the playground a finger post indicates the path to Repentance Tower. At the edge of the wooded area a second finger post marks the path, which, winds through the trees to the main road. (B725) At the main road turn left and a sign there reads '100 metres to the stile for Repentance'. The steps and stile are signposted on the righthand side of the road. There is no path up the steep hill to the Tower and care should be taken as the grass can be slippery. From the Tower, retrace your steps to the main road and turn right towards the car park.
The Hoddom and Kinmount car park and picnic site is sign posted off the B723 Annan to Lockerbie road at the junction with the B725 Dalton road west of Annan.
Start at Hoddom Bridge Car Park, from there follow the blue signed path through the woodland for Hoddom Castle. When you reach the tarmac drive turn to the right towards the gatehouse for about 25 metres. Then take the signed riverside path for Hoddom Castle. The path leads upstream for about 200 metres, before turning left, continue following the blue arrow signs through the woodland to come out just before Hoddom Castle. There is a car park at the Hoddom Castle Caravan Park and the café in the castle provides welcome food refreshments during the summer season.
Just before the Castle turn left and pass the children's playground. At the end of the playground a finger post indicates the path to Repentance Tower. At the edge of the wooded area a second finger post marks the path, which, winds through the trees to the main road. (B725) At the main road turn left and a sign there reads '100 metres to the stile for Repentance'. The steps and stile are signposted on the righthand side of the road. There is no path up the steep hill to the Tower and care should be taken as the grass can be slippery. From the Tower, retrace your steps to the main road and turn right towards the car park.
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