Things to See & Do

With a wealth of wonderful landscapes, arts and heritage venues on our doorstep, the Glenkens has loads to see and do. Here are just a few ideas!

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Walking and Cycling

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Southern Upland Way

Britain’s first official coast to coast long distance path has two sections in the Glenkens - Bargrennan to Dalry and Dalry to Sanquhar.

Find out more on DG Trails website

Walking Routes

Walk Highlands lists 25 free-to-view detailed route maps and detailed descriptions for walks that vary between 2 and 16km in length - all around Central Galloway.

Walks in the area on Walk HIghlands website

Walking, Running and Cycling Routes around The Glenkens

The Ordnance Survey has details around 40 walking and cycling routes complete with digital maps and planners.

The Glenkens on Ordnance Survey website

Core Paths

Core paths are key public access routes for walking and cycling which have been identified across Dumfries and Galloway.

Routes include -

Map of core paths in the area on Dumfries and Galloway Council website