Rockcliffe to Kippford by the Jubilee Path
A short coastal path between two villages on the Solway, past a hillfort and a tidal island.
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 70 m
- Time
- 0.5–1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Linear
- High point
- 48 m
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About this walk
Rockcliffe to Kippford by the Jubilee Path is an easy 2.3 km linear walk with 70 m of ascent, taking 0.5 to 1 hours. It starts at Rockcliffe (grid reference NX 847 537). The start can be reached by public transport.
The Jubilee Path, looked after by the National Trust for Scotland, links the villages of Rockcliffe and Kippford along the wooded edge of the Urr estuary. Near Rockcliffe it passes the Mote of Mark, a Dark Age hillfort, and looks out to Rough Island, a bird sanctuary reached across the sands at low tide.
Kippford is a sailing village with a pub on the waterfront. Return the same way, or along the shore at low tide.
Route
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The Jubilee Path
Follow the path through the woods from Rockcliffe to Kippford.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Rockcliffe to Kippford by the Jubilee Path take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–1 hours for the 2.3 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 Rockcliffe (grid reference NX 847 537). Car park in Rockcliffe.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Dalbeattie to Rockcliffe and Kippford. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. A good woodland path with some short climbs.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Don't cross to Rough Island in May and June, when birds are nesting. Check the tide times before you go.
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