Saint Kentigern's Churchyard
- 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
This is a short walk along the banks of the River Annan to an ancient burial ground, which has many ornate 17th anc 18th century gravestones.
The cemetery is named after St Kentigern, also known as St. Mungo, who came to Hoddom in 573 when returning to Glasgow after exile in Wales. At Hoddom he founded a monastery before returning to Glasgow where he became the city's Patron Saint.
The site was famous for its large collection of 8th and 9th century sculptures; some of these can now be seen in Dumfries Museum. In 1991 the remains of a large 8th century monastery were discovered on the high ground behind the churchyard. The Hoddom and Kinmount car park and picnic site is signposted off the B723 Annan to Lockerbie road at the junction with the B725 Dalton road about 4.4 miles west of Annan.
Several other waymarked walks start from here including the Woodcockair walks which involve steep hills and care must be taken as timber felling and clearing contractors are often working. However the path to St Kentigern's is a flat river side walk.
Start from the Hoddom and Kinmount Estates car park and picnic site. From the car park, follow the path signed for Hoddom Castle. When you reach the castle drive, turn right and walk out through the entrance gates and join the main road. Take care as the corner is blind and the bridge is narrow. Cross the bridge over the River Annan, and take the stile on the right hand side of the road, which gives access to the riverside path. This path runs downstream along the bank to the ancient churchyard. It is worth spending a few minutes in this tranquil spot before retracing your footsteps to the car park.
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