Cally Woods, Gatehouse of Fleet
Estate woods and a lake behind a Georgian planned town.
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 70 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 65 m
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About this walk
Cally Woods, Gatehouse of Fleet is an easy 4.7 km circular walk with 70 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Gatehouse of Fleet (grid reference NX 600 564). The start can be reached by public transport.
Gatehouse of Fleet was laid out in the 18th century as a cotton town beside the Cally estate, and the estate's woods are now open to walk, looked after by Forestry and Land Scotland. Trails wind under old oaks and beeches past Cally Lake and the temple to the Palace Yard gardens and back.
Route
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The woods
Loop through Cally Woods past the lake and back to the town.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Cally Woods, Gatehouse of Fleet take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 4.7 km route, which has 70 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Gatehouse of Fleet (grid reference NX 600 564). Car park in the town; forestry car park at Cally Woods.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses to Gatehouse from Dumfries and Stranraer. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Woodland paths and tracks.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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