Take 5 - Slightly Longer Walks Around Moffat

Although following paths which may be muddy after train, these walks could easily be completed in an hour - ideal if you've arrived in town in the afternoon and could do with stretching your legs after a long drive.  However, different people walk at different speeds, and to rush would be miss so many of the sights and sounds of the countryside. 

Select any of the 5 routes from below or use the navigation bar on the left of this page.

Excellent walking is available in and around Moffat

Take 5 slightly longer walks provides five alternative routes ranging from 3.0 to 5.3 kilometres in length.

Dist (km)       Route

3.0 Km           St. Mary's Church to Well Road

4.5 km            Circuit of the Town

4.5 Km           Frenchland Tower & Alton Road

5.3 Km           The Well via Alton Road

Variable        The Gallow Hill


Walking Pamphlets Available
The series of pamphlets, which comprise Gentle Walks, Slightly Longer Walks, Strenuous Walks, Using the Southern Upland Way, From the Car, Drives and Cycle Rides, are available from Moffat Book Exchange in Moffat's Well Street, priced at 25p. each

....................................... Enjoy exploring!