Pantone 465 C
Pantone 469 C
Pantone 311 C
Pantone 368 C
Pantone 364 C
Tel: 01556 620 636 www.coastalkippford.com
Pantone 465 C
Pantone 469 C
Pantone 311 C
Pantone 368 C
Pantone 364 C
Sandyhills to Rockcliffe coastal path
This has been described as one of the finest coastal paths in Britain – with stunning views across the Solway Firth to Cumbria and the Isle of Man – as well as along the Galloway coast and inland.
The path follows close to the clifftop but at Portling take the road inland for a short distance. There are many interesting features on or close to the path itself.
If walking from Sandyhills, look out for the Needle’s Eye below you and at low tide (be sure to check tide times) you can follow the shore at the foot of the cliffs as far as Portling instead of the upper route – however it can be muddy and wet underfoot.
The “Elbe” monument is about half way between Sandyhills and Rockcliffe, just below the path. A plaque tells the story of this tragic shipwreck.
Castle Point was once the spot of an ancient fort. The path continues down to the shore, passing “Nelson’s Grave” (not the Nelson you’re thinking of) and along to Rockcliffe. As an alternative in the event of exceptionally high tides, you can use the Barcloy road to connect with the public road to Rockcliffe.
Kippford & Rockcliffe from Coastal Kippford Walks from Coastal Kippford commence at the very highest point in the park• The Doon Hill Walk. Entirely within the Park’s
private and naturally regenerating woodland.• Mark Hill Woodlands. On land owned by Forest
Enterprise where our very rough paths adjoin a lovely circular walk.
• The Coastal & ‘Jubilee’ footpaths. Two direct routes between the attractive villages of Rockcliffe, with its lovely beach – and Kippford. You can access either path from the Park, and on through Mark Hill woodlands. Along these paths you can divert to the ‘Muckle’ and the Mote of Mark for marvellous views of Rough Firth, Solway Firth and the Lake District Hills. Cyclists are not encouraged to use these footpaths.
Rough Island is closed to the public during the spring nesting season, otherwise offers a lovely walk via a low tide causeway. Check tide times carefully before departure. Access is at low tide only. Give yourself ample time to cross the causeway, explore the island and return to Rockcliffe before the tide comes back in. Dalbeattie Forest
Access to the forest is 450 yards from the Park’s entrance on the right at Barnbarroch. The lane takes you to the forest gate where the path forks. The forest extends to Dalbeattie Town Wood at its northern end where there are several trails waymarked with colour coded posts, cycle tracks, trekking paths, a loch and disused quarries.
If you are travelling south to the Colvend Coast, leave the forest at one of the tracks which exit at either Colvend, Newbarns or Fairgirth Farm. This latter access point crosses two fields and several gates, as well as a small caravan site and farmyard. Please be courteous to local landowners and farm staff.
Try to avoid walking or cycling along the A710, as there are several ‘blind’ corners and traffic moves at great speed.
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01556 620 636 [email protected]
Kippford, Dalbeattie DG5 4LF South West Scotland
@coastalkippford
in and around Kippford, Rockcliffe & Colvend
Activities
A GUIDE TO:
WA L K I N G
G O L F I N G
CYC L I N G
F I S H I N G
S A I L I N G
D I N I N G
Rough Rough Rough Rough Rough IslandIslandIsland
Dalbeattie
Castl
eDo
uglas
Dum
frie
s
HealthCentre
Dalbeattieor
Plantain Loch
Learning Campus
ColistonPark
High St
A710
A710
A710
B794
A711
A745
TinkersLoaning
Urr Water
Woodhouse
Layby
Meickle Richorn Farm
Barnbarroch Pottery
Auchenhill
Glenstocken
Portobeagle
Boreland of Colvend
Barcloy Mill
West Barcloy
Barcloy
BarcloyHIll
Newbarns
FairgirthCorsock
Thorniehill
White Hill
Colvend Store Treats
& Eats
Colvend Golf Course
Clubhouse
The Anchor
The Ark
Shop
Yacht Club
Black Loch
Strandside Dam(Reservoir)
Tidal Causewayto
Rough Island
The Garden Room
Barcloy Hill
Spring
Neilson’sGrave
Jublilee Path
Coastal Path
Torbay Hill
Mark Hill
Mote of
Mark
Kippford
Rockcliff e
Colvend
Portling
Sandyhills
Barnbarroch Farm
Duff ’s Loch
Clonyard Loch
BareanLoch
WhiteLoch
NewbarnsLoch
BarendLoch
Auchensheen
Village Hall
Bainloch Deer Park10
ColvendChurch
Dumfries
Barscraigh
7 StanesCycling
TrailheadTrailheadTrailhead
MeikleCloak
Heart StaneHeart StaneHeart StaneHeart Stane
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Greenhill Farm
Gorsebank Cycle Hire &
Segway Tours
11
6 Clonyard Restaurant
& Bar
The Mariner
COASTAL KIPPFORD
2Craigieknowes Golf Club & Tea Room
Dalbeattie Golf Course
LagmuckSands
Bogle Hole
Monument
Portling Bay
Sandyhills Bay
BarcloyHeigh
GlenstockenSands
BellIsle
Long Tongue
Cow’sSnout
GillisCraig
BlackneukCraigs
Needle’s Eye(natural arch)
CraigneukPoint
Port o’ Warren Bay
CastlehillPoint
B793
(natural arch)(natural arch)(natural arch)(natural arch)(natural arch)
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KEY TO MAPA Class Road
B Class Road
Minor Road
Main Track
Forest Track
Coastal Path
Jubilee Path
Dog Walk Path
Rough Path
Private Road
Path to Rockcliff e
Viewpoint
Access Point
Golf Course
Bus Stop
Public Car Park
Public Toilets
Pub, restaurantor tearoomForest Walks
Easy-access area
Information Point
Picnic Area
Cycling
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☞ Please respect the countryside code: • Keep to the edge of fi elds • Keep your dogs under close control at all times • Prevent forest fi res• Enjoy your walks!
Exploring Kippford, Rockcliff e & Colvend
This leafl et has been prepared for guests by Coastal Kippford and we hope it will add to your enjoyment of your holiday. The key provided will help you read the map and fi nd the principal facilities in the area. The local bus service connects Dalbeattie, Kippford, Rockcliff e, Colvend, Sandyhills & Dumfries. Timetables are available from Reception.
There is a great deal for the visitor to discover and explore within only four miles of Coastal Kippford.
NO CYCLES
Doon Hill
The Muckle Hill
Access Point to DalbeattieForest
Viewpoint
Forest Track
Coastal Path Jubilee Path
Dog Walk Path
Rough Path
Path to Rockcliffe Rough Firth D AV I D B E L L A M Y G O L D AWA R D F O R 2 0 Y E A R S
Barnbarroch Pottery, Kippford (DG5 4LE)Pottery showroom with a wide range of decorated pottery made on the premises. Open all year Mon-Sat 10:00-17:30. Advisable to ring at weekends. Tel: 01556 620 695. Craigieknowes Golf Course, Kippford
(DG5 4QS)9 hole, par 3. Putting green and club hire available. TEA ROOM serving snacks open during holiday season. Tel: 01556 620 244. Open all year. The Mariner, Kippford (DG5 4LN)Meals served daily. Garden overlooking the marina & estuary. Outdoor play area for smaller children. Dogs welcome. Opening times vary. Tel: 01556 620 206.
The Anchor, Kippford (DG5 4LN)A traditional coaching inn overlooking the marina & estuary. Outdoor seating on promenade. Meals served daily. Opening times vary. Dogs welcome. Tel: 01556 620 205. The Ark Shop, Kippford (DG5 4LN)Tea room & gift shop offering hot & cold snacks and a diverse range of unique gifts. Open all year. 10:00-16:00. Times may vary out of season. Tel: 01556 620 201.
Clonyard Restaurant & Bar, Colvend (DG5 4QW)Friendly informal, set in wooded grounds close to Kippford & Rockcliffe. Meals served daily. Open all year. Tel: 01556 630 372. The Garden Room, Rockcliffe (DG5 4QH)Come in and enjoy tea by the sea in the sunny sheltered garden. Only 100 metres from the beach. Parking adjacent. Opening hours vary. Colvend Store & Treats & Eats Tea Room
(DG5 4QD)Shop open all year from 08:00-18:00. Tea room open Easter to September, Wed-Sun, 10:30-16:00.
Colvend Golf Course (DG5 4PY)18 hole, par 3-5. Open all year. Clubhouse open daily from Apr-Oct, hours vary. Tel: 01556 630 398. Bainloch Deer Park (DG5 4NZ)Book a guided tour to meet the wild inhabitants of the forest. Available for up to 10 people (1 hr duration). Tel: 07786 900 641. Gorsebank Cycle Hire & Segway Tours,
Greenhill Farm (DG5 4QT)Enjoy a 1 hr glide across parkland, meadows & woodland. Segway groups up to 4 riders. Tel: 01556 610 174. Bike hire & fishing also available.
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• OPEN ALL YEAR
• PET FRIENDLY
• RENT OR BUY
• LODGES WITH & WITHOUT HOT TUB FOR SALE
• STATIC CARAVANS FOR SALE
• PLOTS FOR SALE
• SEASONAL TOURING PITCHES FOR HIRE
Pantone 465 C
Pantone 469 C
Pantone 311 C
Pantone 368 C
Pantone 364 C
Tel: 01556 620 636 www.coastalkippford.com
Pantone 465 C
Pantone 469 C
Pantone 311 C
Pantone 368 C
Pantone 364 C
Sandyhills to Rockcliffe coastal path
This has been described as one of the finest coastal paths in Britain – with stunning views across the Solway Firth to Cumbria and the Isle of Man – as well as along the Galloway coast and inland.
The path follows close to the clifftop but at Portling take the road inland for a short distance. There are many interesting features on or close to the path itself.
If walking from Sandyhills, look out for the Needle’s Eye below you and at low tide (be sure to check tide times) you can follow the shore at the foot of the cliffs as far as Portling instead of the upper route – however it can be muddy and wet underfoot.
The “Elbe” monument is about half way between Sandyhills and Rockcliffe, just below the path. A plaque tells the story of this tragic shipwreck.
Castle Point was once the spot of an ancient fort. The path continues down to the shore, passing “Nelson’s Grave” (not the Nelson you’re thinking of) and along to Rockcliffe. As an alternative in the event of exceptionally high tides, you can use the Barcloy road to connect with the public road to Rockcliffe.
Kippford & Rockcliffe from Coastal Kippford Walks from Coastal Kippford commence at the very highest point in the park• The Doon Hill Walk. Entirely within the Park’s
private and naturally regenerating woodland.• Mark Hill Woodlands. On land owned by Forest
Enterprise where our very rough paths adjoin a lovely circular walk.
• The Coastal & ‘Jubilee’ footpaths. Two direct routes between the attractive villages of Rockcliffe, with its lovely beach – and Kippford. You can access either path from the Park, and on through Mark Hill woodlands. Along these paths you can divert to the ‘Muckle’ and the Mote of Mark for marvellous views of Rough Firth, Solway Firth and the Lake District Hills. Cyclists are not encouraged to use these footpaths.
Rough Island is closed to the public during the spring nesting season, otherwise offers a lovely walk via a low tide causeway. Check tide times carefully before departure. Access is at low tide only. Give yourself ample time to cross the causeway, explore the island and return to Rockcliffe before the tide comes back in. Dalbeattie Forest
Access to the forest is 450 yards from the Park’s entrance on the right at Barnbarroch. The lane takes you to the forest gate where the path forks. The forest extends to Dalbeattie Town Wood at its northern end where there are several trails waymarked with colour coded posts, cycle tracks, trekking paths, a loch and disused quarries.
If you are travelling south to the Colvend Coast, leave the forest at one of the tracks which exit at either Colvend, Newbarns or Fairgirth Farm. This latter access point crosses two fields and several gates, as well as a small caravan site and farmyard. Please be courteous to local landowners and farm staff.
Try to avoid walking or cycling along the A710, as there are several ‘blind’ corners and traffic moves at great speed.
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01556 620 636 [email protected]
Kippford, Dalbeattie DG5 4LF South West Scotland
@coastalkippford
in and around Kippford, Rockcliffe & Colvend
Activities
A GUIDE TO:
WALKING
GOLFING
CYCLING
FISHING
SAILING
DINING
Rough Rough Rough Rough Rough Island Island Island
Dalbeattie
CastleDouglas
Dum
fries
HealthCentre
Dalbeattieor
Plantain Loch
Learning Campus
ColistonPark
Hig
h St
A710
A710
A710
B794
A711
A745
TinkersLoaning
Urr Wate
r
Woodhouse
Layby
Meickle Richorn Farm
Barnbarroch Pottery
Auchenhill
Glenstocken
Portobeagle
Boreland of Colvend
Barcloy Mill
West Barcloy
Barcloy
BarcloyHIll
Newbarns
FairgirthCorsock
Thorniehill
White Hill
Colvend Store Treats
& Eats
Colvend Golf Course
Clubhouse
The Anchor
The Ark
Shop
Yacht Club
Black Loch
Strandside Dam(Reservoir)
Tidal Causewayto
Rough Island
The Garden Room
Barcloy Hill
Spring
Neilson’sGrave
Jublile
e Pat
h
Coasta
l Path
Torbay Hill
Mark Hill
Mote of
Mark
Kippford
Rockcliff e
Colvend
Portling
Sandyhills
Barnbarroch Farm
Duff ’s Loch
Clonyard Loch
BareanLoch
WhiteLoch
NewbarnsLoch
BarendLoch
Auchensheen
Village Hall
Bainloch Deer Park 10
ColvendChurch
Dumfries
Barscraigh
7 StanesCycling
Trailhead Trailhead Trailhead
MeikleCloak
Heart Stane Heart Stane Heart Stane Heart Stane
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Greenhill Farm
Gorsebank Cycle Hire &
Segway Tours
11
6Clonyard Restaurant
& Bar
The Mariner
COASTAL KIPPFORD
2Craigieknowes Golf Club & Tea Room
Dalbeattie Golf Course
LagmuckSands
Bogle Hole
Monument
Portling Bay
Sandyhills Bay
BarcloyHeigh
GlenstockenSands
BellIsle
Long Tongue
Cow’sSnout
GillisCraig
BlackneukCraigs
Needle’s Eye(natural arch)
CraigneukPoint
Port o’ Warren Bay
CastlehillPoint
B793
(natural arch) (natural arch) (natural arch) (natural arch) (natural arch)N
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KEY TO MAPA Class Road
B Class Road
Minor Road
Main Track
Forest Track
Coastal Path
Jubilee Path
Dog Walk Path
Rough Path
Private Road
Path to Rockcliff e
Viewpoint
Access Point
Golf Course
Bus Stop
Public Car Park
Public Toilets
Pub, restaurantor tearoomForest Walks
Easy-access area
Information Point
Picnic Area
Cycling
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☞Please respect the countryside code: • Keep to the edge of fi elds • Keep your dogs under close control at all times • Prevent forest fi res• Enjoy your walks!
Exploring Kippford, Rockcliff e & Colvend
This leafl et has been prepared for guests by Coastal Kippford and we hope it will add to your enjoyment of your holiday. The key provided will help you read the map and fi nd the principal facilities in the area. The local bus service connects Dalbeattie, Kippford, Rockcliff e, Colvend, Sandyhills & Dumfries. Timetables are available from Reception.
There is a great deal for the visitor to discover and explore within only four miles of Coastal Kippford.
NO C
YCLE
S
Doon Hill
The Muckle Hill
Access Point to DalbeattieForest
Viewpoint
Forest Track
Coastal Path Jubilee Path
Dog Walk Path
Rough Path
Path to RockcliffeRough FirthDAVID BELLAMY GOLD AWARD FOR 20 YEARS
Barnbarroch Pottery, Kippford (DG5 4LE)Pottery showroom with a wide range of decorated pottery made on the premises. Open all year Mon-Sat 10:00-17:30. Advisable to ring at weekends. Tel: 01556 620 695. Craigieknowes Golf Course, Kippford
(DG5 4QS)9 hole, par 3. Putting green and club hire available. TEA ROOM serving snacks open during holiday season. Tel: 01556 620 244. Open all year. The Mariner, Kippford (DG5 4LN)Meals served daily. Garden overlooking the marina & estuary. Outdoor play area for smaller children. Dogs welcome. Opening times vary. Tel: 01556 620 206.
The Anchor, Kippford (DG5 4LN)A traditional coaching inn overlooking the marina & estuary. Outdoor seating on promenade. Meals served daily. Opening times vary. Dogs welcome. Tel: 01556 620 205. The Ark Shop, Kippford (DG5 4LN)Tea room & gift shop offering hot & cold snacks and a diverse range of unique gifts. Open all year. 10:00-16:00. Times may vary out of season. Tel: 01556 620 201.
Clonyard Restaurant & Bar, Colvend (DG5 4QW)Friendly informal, set in wooded grounds close to Kippford & Rockcliffe. Meals served daily. Open all year. Tel: 01556 630 372. The Garden Room, Rockcliffe (DG5 4QH)Come in and enjoy tea by the sea in the sunny sheltered garden. Only 100 metres from the beach. Parking adjacent. Opening hours vary. Colvend Store & Treats & Eats Tea Room
(DG5 4QD)Shop open all year from 08:00-18:00. Tea room open Easter to September, Wed-Sun, 10:30-16:00.
Colvend Golf Course (DG5 4PY)18 hole, par 3-5. Open all year. Clubhouse open daily from Apr-Oct, hours vary. Tel: 01556 630 398. Bainloch Deer Park (DG5 4NZ)Book a guided tour to meet the wild inhabitants of the forest. Available for up to 10 people (1 hr duration). Tel: 07786 900 641. Gorsebank Cycle Hire & Segway Tours,
Greenhill Farm (DG5 4QT)Enjoy a 1 hr glide across parkland, meadows & woodland. Segway groups up to 4 riders. Tel: 01556 610 174. Bike hire & fishing also available.
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1010
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• OPEN ALL YEAR
• PET FRIENDLY
• RENT OR BUY
• LODGES WITH & WITHOUT HOT TUB FOR SALE
• STATIC CARAVANS FOR SALE
• PLOTS FOR SALE
• SEASONAL TOURING PITCHES FOR HIRE
Rough Island
Dalbeattie
Castl
e Do
uglas
Dum
frie
s
Health Centre
Dalbeattieor
Plantain Loch
Learning Campus
Coliston Park
High St
A710
A710
A710
B794
A711
A745
Tinkers Loaning
Urr Water
Woodhouse
Layby
Meickle Richorn Farm
Barnbarroch Pottery
Auchenhill
Glenstocken
Portobeagle
Boreland of Colvend
Barcloy Mill
West Barcloy
Barcloy
Barcloy HIll
Newbarns
FairgirthCorsock
Thorniehill
White Hill
Colvend Store Treats
& Eats
Colvend Golf Course
Clubhouse
The Anchor
The Ark
Shop
Yacht Club
Black Loch
Strandside Dam (Reservoir)
Tidal Causewayto
Rough Island
The Garden Room
Barcloy Hill
Spring
Neilson’s Grave
Jublilee Path
Coastal Path
Torbay Hill
Mark Hill
Mote of
Mark
Kippford
Rockcliffe
Colvend
Portling
Sandyhills
Barnbarroch Farm
Duff’s Loch
Clonyard Loch
Barean Loch
White Loch
Newbarns Loch
Barend Loch
Auchensheen
Village Hall
Bainloch Deer Park10
Colvend Church
Dumfries
Barscraigh
7 StanesCycling
Trailhead
Meikle Cloak
Heart Stane
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7
5
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3
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Greenhill Farm
Gorsebank Cycle Hire &
Segway Tours
11
6 Clonyard Restaurant
& Bar
The Mariner
COASTAL KIPPFORD
2Craigieknowes Golf Club & Tea Room
Dalbeattie Golf Course
Lagmuck Sands
Bogle Hole
Monument
Portling Bay
Sandyhills Bay
Barcloy Heigh
Glenstocken Sands
Bell Isle
Long Tongue
Cow’s Snout
Gillis Craig
Blackneuk Craigs
Needle’s Eye(natural arch)
Craigneuk Point
Port o’ Warren Bay
Castlehill Point
B793
Pantone 465 C
Pantone 469 C
Pantone 311 C
Pantone 368 C
Pantone 364 C
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KEY TO MAPA Class Road B Class Road
Minor Road
Main Track
Forest Track
Coastal Path Jubilee Path
Dog Walk Path
Rough Path
Private Road
Path to Rockcliffe
Viewpoint
Access Point
Golf Course
Bus Stop
Public Car Park
Public Toilets
Pub, Restaurant or TearoomForest Walks Easy-access Area Information Point
Picnic Area
Cycling
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☞ Please respect the countryside code: • Keep to the edge of fields • Keep your dogs under close control at all times • Prevent forest fires• Enjoy your walks!
Exploring Kippford, Rockcliffe & Colvend
This leaflet has been prepared for guests by Coastal Kippford and we hope it will add to your enjoyment of your holiday. The key provided will help you read the map and find the principal facilities in the area. The local bus service connects Dalbeattie, Kippford, Rockcliffe, Colvend, Sandyhills & Dumfries. Timetables are available from Reception.
There is a great deal for the visitor to discover and explore within only four miles of Coastal Kippford.
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