Carronbridge Nithside Walk

An easy circular village and riverside walk. 3 km/2 miles long, taking around 1 hour to complete. Covers pavement, hard surfaced tracks and grass tracks, with gates and stiles.

From Dumfries follow the A76 Glasgow Road through Thornhill to Carronbridge. As you drive uphill from the bridge you will see the Village Hall on the right. Turn right into Carronview and park by the village hall.

Head downhill and cross the A76 just before the bridge. Follow the lane running past the cottages and above Carron Burn. Continue straight ahead at the track junction, pass through the kissing gate and follow the main track alongside the plantation. As you round the corner by the sandstone outcrop of Bell Craig, a fine vista opens across the River Nith to Drumlanrig Castle.

On reaching the side of the Nith you can see the remains of Tibbers Castle through the trees on the far bank. Turn left through the field gate and follow the Nith downstream to the confluence with Carron Burn. Climb the stile and follow the field headland to the metal footbridge. Cross the burn, pass through the gate and follow the road through Morton Mill. Continue uphill, passing between the millstones and you will reach the main Glasgow Road. Cross the road and turn left along the pavement until reaching the bus shelter. Cross back over (to avoid a junction with poor visibility) and continue through Carronbridge to return to the Village Hall.