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Kirstie's Cairn Memorial – Water of Gregg Riverside Walk loop from Barr

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Kirstie's Cairn Memorial – Water of Gregg Riverside Walk loop from Barr

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Kirstie's Cairn Memorial – Water of Gregg Riverside Walk loop from Barr

04:18

15.4km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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2.26 km

View of the Galloway Hills

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Fairly steep gravel track leading directly to car park.

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2.47 km

View Across the Valley

Highlight • Natural

Glorious views across the valley with rolling hills and mountains in sight.

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8.19 km

View of Haggis Hill and Craigenreoch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Limited parking (about 10 cars max). Entire trail is clearly marked. Final descent back into car park is steep.

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10.7 km

Kirstie's Cairn Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Memorial for Christopher McTaggart, aka Kirstie, a shepherd who set out in a blizzard to care for his sheep but never made it back.

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12.5 km

View of the Forest

Highlight • Forest

12.7 km

Wooden Footbridge Over Stream

Highlight • Bridge

13.0 km

Water of Gregg Riverside Walk

Highlight • River

Attractive stretch of walking along the Water of Gregg river passing over bridges and through towering woodland.

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14.0 km

Picnic Site

Highlight • Rest Area

15.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

4.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

3.92 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

21°C

9°C

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Kirstie's Cairn Memorial – Water of Gregg Riverside Walk loop from Barr

View of the Galloway Hills

View Across the Valley

View of Haggis Hill and Craigenreoch

Kirstie's Cairn Memorial

View of the Forest

Wooden Footbridge Over Stream

Water of Gregg Riverside Walk

Picnic Site

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