Rockcliffe – Kippford – Rockcliffe
ACTIVITY TYPE : Walk
TIME : 1 hour
DISTANCE : 2.5 miles (circular)
One of South West Scotland’s hidden gems! This circular walk starts from the breathtaking Rockcliffe along a mainly coastal path to Kippford. The path to Kippford does undulate so it’s probably wise not to do it in your finest shoes. Take a short detour to the stunning Woodland Trust Tree of The Year 2021. This windblown hawthorn sits at the top of a beach comprised of nothing but cockle shells and rocks.
Take a break in your walk by resting for tea at The Ark or a lunch and pint at The Anchor Hotel in Kippford.
The return leg climbs up the hill and is via the Jubilee Walk which takes in spectacular mixed woodland.
THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR…
The Kippford Seal
Up to 20 species of butterfly
Historic Mote
Woodland Trust Tree of the Year 2021
Deer
Hares
Traditional Dumfries and Galloway ‘Belties’ and ancient Riggit cows.
DOWNLOAD MAP
Our map of this walk is available to download and print here.
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