Dog Walks in Dumfries & Galloway
Discover scenic, dog-friendly walks across Dumfries & Galloway — from peaceful woodland trails and coastal paths to easy local strolls and full-day adventures.
Search by location, experience, or walk type to find the perfect route for you and your dog.
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Mabie Forest - Dumfries
A peaceful woodland walk with well-marked trails, perfect for dogs who love to explore off the beaten path. Great for all seasons with a mix of easy routes and longer forest adventures.
Plantain Loch - Dalbeattie
A quiet, scenic loop around a small loch surrounded by woodland, ideal for a relaxed walk away from busy spots. Flat and easy-going, making it great for slower-paced strolls.
Powillimount Beach - Southerness
Powillimont Beach is a quiet, unspoiled stretch of coastline known for its wide sands and peaceful atmosphere. It’s a perfect spot for a calm walk, with views across the Solway Firth and plenty of space to enjoy nature.
Waterloo Monument
New Abbey
Nithsdale
Adventure & Long Hike
2.5m
Moderate
Livestock & Lead Info
Steep climb; watch for deer.
Poo Bin Info
Bins in New Abbey village.
Routin Brig
Shawhead
Nithsdale
Adventure & Long Hike
1m
Moderate
Livestock & Lead Info
Waterfall/Gorge; steep and slippery.
Poo Bin Info
No bins; take it home.
Mull of Galloway
Drummore
Rhins
Adventure & Long Hike
2m
Moderate
Livestock & Lead Info
Fatal cliff drops; stay on lead.
Poo Bin Info
Near Visitor Centre.
Cairnsmore of Fleet
Palnure
Stewartry
Adventure & Long Hike
7m
Hard
Livestock & Lead Info
Ground birds; wilderness terrain.
Poo Bin Info
No bins; very remote.
Clints of Dromore
Gatehouse
Stewartry
Adventure & Long Hike
6m
Hard
Livestock & Lead Info
Granite cliffs; wild goats present.
Poo Bin Info
Bins at Dromore Visitor Ctr.
Bennan Viewpoint
Mossdale
Stewartry
Adventure & Long Hike
2.5m
Moderate
Livestock & Lead Info
Steep forest track; log lorries likely.
Poo Bin Info
Bins at Raiders Road ends.
Durisdeer Well
Durisdeer
Nithsdale
Adventure & Long Hike
4m
Hard
Livestock & Lead Info
Ancient Roman road; high sheep count.
Poo Bin Info
No bins; take it home.
The Hills
Lochfoot
Nithsdale
Adventure & Long Hike
3m
Moderate
Livestock & Lead Info
Upland walking; sheep in neighboring fields.
Poo Bin Info
No bins; rural.
New Luce to Kilhern
New Luce
Rhins
Adventure & Long Hike
6m
Hard
Livestock & Lead Info
High moorland; leads essential for sheep.
Poo Bin Info
Bins in New Luce village.
Screel Hill
Auchencairn
Stewartry
Adventure & Long Hike
3.5m
Hard
Livestock & Lead Info
Steep scramble; sheep on slopes.
Poo Bin Info
Bins at forestry lot.
Laghead to Lagg
Gatehouse
Stewartry
Adventure & Long Hike
5m
Moderate
Livestock & Lead Info
Remote farm tracks; livestock common.
Poo Bin Info
No bins; rural.
Powfoot Beach
Powfoot
Annandale
Coastal & Beaches
3m
Easy
Livestock & Lead Info
Grassy dunes; nesting shorebirds.
Poo Bin Info
Bins on the promenade.
