Annandale Way – Day 4

Hoddom Castle – Sea  10 Miles The final day started with a fine mist at the campsite, but thankfully no rain.  The distance was short, and although we were chasing the bus from Dumfries there was no real need to make a very early start.  Setting off from the castle at 9 am we were [...]

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Annandale Way – Day 3

Lochmaben – Hoddom Castle – 14 miles A shorter day was on the cards today so we decided to make  a quick getaway.  The rain had come overnight and the temperature had dropped considerably.  It was dry as we packed the tent, the dirty great big black cloud that was hovering nearby threatening to drop [...]

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Annandale Way – Day 1

Moffat – Devils Beeftub – Moffat (14 Miles) Our trail started on Sunday 10th April with a bus journey to Moffat.  The weather had been astounding in Glasgow and that carried on as we left Buchanan Street Bus Station on the X74, an unusually cheery driver entertaining the passengers with his quick wit and banter. [...]

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Annandale Way – Introduction

The Annandale Way   The number of Long Distance Paths in Scotland is growing steadily with the West Highland Way being one of the most iconic in Britain.  All others seem to hide from the limelight, preferring to bask in the reflective glory of their older sibling.  Some like the Great Glen Way and the [...]

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