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Walking
Bladnoch River Walk
Location
From Dumfries, follow the A75 to Newton Stewart, follow the A714 for Bladnoch.
For public transport services:
from Dumfries to Newton Stewart - X75, 500
from Newton Stewart to the Machars - 415
Description
The sloped start and short grass section mean that this route is best suited to motorised or accompanied wheelchair users. The purpose built path starts at the end of the distillery garden. The path is gently undulating and runs through an attractive strip of mature mixed woodland between a tidal stretch of the River Bladnoch and the distillery lade. The distillery recently resumed production and draws its water 2 miles upstream through a purpose built pipe. The warehouses are being restocked and you can sample a dram at the distillery ¿s visitor centre. Contact the Visitor Centre (01988 402605) or Newton Stewart Tourist Information Centre (01671 402431) for opening hours. The wheelchair section terminates at a turning/viewing platform. Look out for trout rising to take flies and salmon jumping on the final leg of their return to their spawning grounds. You may also see grey heron and mute swan. The pedestrian riverside path continues upstream to the old wooden sluice gates.
Start Point
Start at Bladnoch Distillery, between the buildings by the 'Welcome' sign.
More Info
For further information on walking in Dumfries & Galloway please telephone 01387 253862
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Height gain |
OS Map |
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Wheelchair section - 1.5km
Full Route - 2.5km
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1 hour
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30m
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Landranger 83
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