The Galloway Trail
The Galloway Trail - a 5 day walking holiday through the heart of Dumfries and Galloway.
For walkers wishing to experience the Southern Upland Way and enjoy a great walk in less than one week then this short but popular itinerary may just be the thing for you.
The 'Galloway Trail’ is a 5 day / 6 night itinerary taking in a 66 mile section of the Southern Upland Way (averaging 13 miles per day) from Portpatrick to St John’s Town of Dalry cutting through the heart of Dumfries and Galloway surrounded by spectacular scenery and includes vehicle support to reduce the longer sections of the route to make more manageable stages.
Drive to our offices in Dalry on a Sunday afternoon and enjoy a warm welcome, a cup of tea and some local shortbread. Leave your car with us and we will then transfer you, via the Galloway Forest Park, to the scenic and popular harbour village of Portpatrick for your first nights’ accommodation in superb accommodation at the Waterfront Hotel.
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| The Waterfront Hotel Portpatrick | The Chlenry B&B Castle Kennedy | The Kenmuir Arms New Luce | House O Hill Hotel Bargrennan | The Ken Bridge Hotel New Galloway |
Enjoy 5 superb days walking in stunning scenery with excellent hospitality from our accommodation partners finishing your walk on the Friday afternoon and arriving back to your vehicle.
Your last two nights will be at a riverside hotel, The Ken Bridge, with log fires, a great selection of real ales and superb food. What more could you ask for?
Then take a gentle journey home on the Saturday refreshed and eager to return to this wonderful area or alternatively, take advantage of a third additional night at the Ken Bridge Hotel.
We will move your bags (or you can carry them) and we will ensure that you will enjoy some great hospitality along the way.
Itinerary Info
| Total Distance | 66 Miles (105.6kms) |
| Duration | 5 Days / 6 Nights |
| Average Daily Distance | 13.2 miles (21kms) |
| Season | All Year |
| Cost per person including Vehicle Support also including Luggage Transfers | £445.00 (Prices are based on two persons and shared room occupancy). Single Walker Supplement - £175.00 |
| Cost per person including only Vehicle Support | £395.00 (Prices are based on two persons and shared room occupancy). Single Walker Supplement - £125.00 |
Prices inclusive of Bed and Breakfast only. Evening meals and lunches to be paid for as taken.
Prices also include Cicerone Guide - Southern Upland Way (value £12.00).
Itinerary Details
| Day | Route Section | Distance | |
| Arrive Sunday | Leave car at the Ken Bridge Hotel / Transfer to Portpatrick prior to 1st day's walking. Accommodation - Portpatrick | Miles | Kms |
| Day 1 - Monday | Portpatrick to Castle Kennedy Accommodation - Castle Kennedy | 13 | 20.8 |
| Day 2 - Tuesday | Castle Kennedy to New Luce Accommodation - New Luce | 11 | 17.6 |
| Day 3 - Wednesday | New Luce to Bargrennan Accommodation - Bargrennan | 17.5 | 28 |
| Day 4 - Thursday | Bargrennan to Loch Dee (Collection time 16.30hrs) Grid Ref NX 494 792 Accommodation - Dalry | 13 | 20.8 |
| Day 5 - Friday | Loch Dee to Dalry (Collection time 0900hrs) Grid Ref NX 494 792 Accommodation - Dalry | 11.5 | 18.4 |
| Day 6 - Saturday | Depart Note: An additional night at discounted rates may be added subject to availability. | ||
| Total | 66 | 105.6 |
VS - Vehicle Support
Notes, Terms and Conditions and additional options.
- A 30% deposit will be due upon booking.
- Arrival time Sunday no later than 1500hrs.
- Vehicles can be left at the Ken Bridge Hotel.
- Price includes transfer to Portpatrick for up to 6 persons.
- A single person supplement will apply and includes accommodation, luggage transfer and vehicle support supplements.
- In the event that accommodation is not available in the locations specified it may be necessary to transfer walkers to the next available town or village which may incur additional costs.
- OS Maps can be purchased at an addition cost. Landranger Maps 76, 77 and 82. See Maps and Guides
- All bookings are subject to availability and prices may alter should the arrival date not be a Sunday.
- Additional nights at the Ken Bridge Hotel are subject to availability. Double / Twin £89 - Single £65 pppn
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Please read our Luggage Transfer Terms and Conditions
Please read out Vehicle Support Terms and Conditions
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