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Walking
Castle Point (near Rockcliffe)
Location
From Dumfries take the A710 Solway Coast road to Colvend then follow the signs to Rockcliffe.
Description
Follow the pavement downhill and turn left at the coastal path signpost. A quiet road leads to a path along the coast. Keep an eye out for the sudden darting of a lizard, particularly on sunny pebble beaches. Further along the way you will see an old grave set amongst the rocks. Sadly it is the grave of a sailor named Nelson who was shipwrecked and whose body was washed up near Castle Point.
Castle Point was occupied in the Iron Ages and must have been an important site to hold, having such a commanding position at the head of the Rough Firth. On a good day there is a clear view right across the sea to the hills of the Lake District. During the summer you may find wildflowers such as kidney vetch and sheepsbit scabious, whilst in winter, those with binoculars may see red-throat divers and scaup offshore.
Return to Rockcliffe via the same route.
Start Point
Start from the council car park on the left at the top of Rockcliffe village.
More Info
For more information on walking in Dumfries & Galloway, please telephone 01387 253862
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3km
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1 hour
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Landrander 84
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