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Walking
Water of Luce
Location
From A75 follow signs for Glenluce.
Description
From Glenluce, follow the road towards New Luce. Turn left at the old railway viaduct then follow signs for St. Helena Island.
The path follows the bank of the picturesque Water of Luce where goosanders and herons can often be seen fishing. Continue through attractive riverside woodland and scrub and soon the path wends away from the river, finally leading to the wide, pebbly shores of Luce Bay.
The rough grassland area on your left as you approach the shore is known as St. Helena Island as it is often becomes cut off at high tide. It may be wise to check the tide times as the path can occasionally become flooded after heavy rain and a high tide. The grassland is an important site for breeding birds such as lapwing. Also known as peewrits, after their unusual calls, they can often be seen tumbling through the air during acrobatic display flights in spring.
From St. Helena Island, retrace your steps to Glenluce.
Start Point
Parking is available in the centre of Glenluce. Follow the road towards New Luce. Turn left at the old railway viaduct then follow signs for St. Helena Island.
More Info
For more information on walking in Dumfries & Galloway, please telephone 01387 253862
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4km / 2½ miles
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1½ hours
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