A walk from Kirkton to Riddingwood and Auchencairn A walk on quiet country roads north of Kirkton. There are no gates or stiles on this route. It is suitable for mobility scooters and cyclists. There are some gentle but sustained uphill and downhill gradients. DG1 1ST Grid Ref NX975815
Riddingwood Loop 5miles / 8 km Allow 2 hours Auchencairn Loop 6.5 miles / 10.5 km Allow 3 hours
It is possible to add the short walk to Lanrick Hall on page 20 to this route. This walk starts from the old pump in the centre of Kirkton village. With your back to the village hall, head off downhill on the road (Barrasgate) which leads to Locharbriggs. After about 500 yards the road turns sharply to the left at Shawend farm, and then winds uphill past Crawfordhall farmstead on the left hand side. As you go over the top of the hill known locally as “The Nick” take a left hand turn towards St Blanes cemetery. The view over to the right is towards Tinwald and Amisfield. At the fork in the road beyond the cemetery follow the road to the right. Follow this road for about a mile to the crossroads at Riddingwood House lodge. Looking behind, you will see Criffel off to the south, and the hills of Terregles to the south east. 24
