Spring is in the air, and one of the many reasons Heathhall Business Centre is a great place to base your business is our location. So many trees and nature within touching distance when you come to work, and we’ve all types of commercial property to rent in Dumfries.
The best spring walks in Dumfries & Galloway
Dumfries & Galloway is tranquil, but full of surprises at the same time – beautiful sandy beaches, craggy cliffs, places of historical interest, forests, dramatic landscapes and hills, plus plenty of wildlife. And walks. Here’s our pick of some of the best spring walks in our beautiful part of the world. More and more people are waking up to the fact that Dumfries & Galloway is not just a picturesque place to drive through on the way to the Scottish Highlands, or Glasgow, Edinburgh or Perthshire because these lowlands hold a beauty all their own. Interestingly, Dumfries & Galloway was a popular go-to destination for the Victorians.
Parton Viewpoint, Loch Ken
Wildlife fans should know that this walk, part of the Galloway Kite Trail, passes through mature woodland, home of red squirrels. As the path steepens, those breathtaking views of Loch Ken and beyond, like the Black Craig of Dee, begin to materialise. It’s only a wee stroll from here to Parton Viewpoint, with some beautiful birds, including buzzards and red kites overhead on spring days.
Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall and Lock Skeen
The Grey Mare’s Tail is one of the highest waterfalls in the UK, plunging 60 meters into the valley in the Moffat Hills. Take a gentle spring walk to the viewpoint from the car park, steepening as you head along the gorge to Loch Skeen. The craggy hills of Lochcraig Head, Mid Craig and White Coomb, set off the beauty of the Loch. Dog owners, keep your eye out for livestock, while plant and wildlife lovers will be thrilled by what’s going on here. We’re talking unique plants, wild goats, and peregrine falcons.
Mull of Galloway
The Mull of Galloway is one of Dumfries and Galloway’s most interesting and beautiful coastal walks, taking in Scotland’s southernmost tip. This one’s as dramatic as it sounds, including a lighthouse, and seabird colonies, including puffins, black guillemots, and kittiwakes. Speaking of which, the RSPB visitor centre is well worth a look. Past the lighthouse at the furthest tip of the peninsula, you can see as far as the Isle of Man and the hills of the Lake District on a bright spring day.
Galloway Forest Park, Loch Trool
The area around Loch Trool is considered by many the jewel in the Galloway Forest Park crown, and what a Dumfries and Galloway spring walk this one is! Before you know it, you’ll have probably made a full circuit around the loch, from the wide bridge over the Water of Trool and following waymarkers towards the Southern Upland Way. This is where you get your first glimpses of Loch Trool and a taste of what’s to come in terms of breathtaking views. You’ll eventually be rewarded with vast views of the loch, as well as a beautiful glen just above it.
Portpatrick
If you’re looking for a beautiful coastal trail that joins the Southern Upland Way, then you need to set a course for the amazing coastal town of Portpatrick. Seaviews aplenty, climbing to a clifftop path and eventually rewarding you with spectacular views along the coast. You can even see Ireland on a clear day. Keep your eye out for grey seals when the trail winds down towards Port Mora and Port Kale, with Killantringan lighthouse reviving you from any tiredness, another spectacular coastal viewpoint.