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Walking Aldouran Glen Location Leswalt, 4.5km / 3 miles north west of Stranraer. Description From the village hall, turn left down the main street then first left into Challoch Crescent. A road immediately on your right takes you along the edge of the playing field and into Aldouran Glen Village. The centre here has wetlands and sensory gardens, designed specifically for those with special needs, but enjoyable for everyone. A path leads through the gardens into Aldouran Glen wood. Aldouran Glen, acquired by the Woodlands Trust in 1994, was once native woodland before parts of it were planted with conifers after the Second World War. Today, a lot of the ancient woodland has survived and conifers have been replaced with native trees such as oak, ash and birch. Wild garlic lines the path in spring and summer and a burn winds its way down the glen. At the top end of the glen, the remains of an Iron Age fort sit high above the burn. Continue up through the glen, turning right when you join a track. Follow the track, bearing right to reach a minor road. Turn right and follow the road downhill into Leswalt. Behind you, on the hillside sits Agnew Monument, built in 1850, in memory of Sir Andrew Agnew. The last hereditary Sheriff of Wigtown and commander at the Battle of Dettingen in 1743, he later held Blair Castle in Perthshire against the Jacobite forces. Start Point From the village hall in Leswalt, 4.5km / 3 miles north west of Stranraer. More Info For more information on walking in Dumfries & Galloway, please telephone 01387 253862 Walk Details Distance Approx. time Height gain OS Map 3km / 2 miles 1 hour Landranger 83 Explorer 309 Walking Holidays Feel the warmth of a Dumfries & Galloway welcome.     Why not join one of our walking festivals? Get active at one of our walking festivals.     The Moffat Hills Immerse yourself in the histrory of the Moffat Hills.     Galloway Hills & Glenkens Discover the contrasts of the Galloway Hills.     The Southern Upland Way Take on the challenge of the mighty Southern Upland Way.     In and Around our Towns and Villages Walks for everyone, on your doorstep.     Stay Safe in Dumfries & Galloway Heading for the hills? Register your details with the mountain rescue to stay safe.     The Lowther Hills Enjoy the dramatic views from the Lowter Hills.     The Coast With over 200 miles of coastline you'll be spoilt for choice!