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Laghead to Lagg Walk
Laghead to Lagg Walk

Location
Gatehouse of Fleet

Start Point
Start from the car park in the centre of Gatehouse near the Spar shop.

Description
From the car park, turn right along the High Street towards the Clock Tower. Turn left at the Clock Tower into Castramont Road then right, opposite a paddock into a quiet lane. Turn left at the end passing the golf course and Barlay Mill, once the home of the Faed family. The Faeds were well known 19th Century artists and John Faed was the best known of them locally. His fine 'View over Gatehouse' may be seen at The Mill on the Fleet. He also provided inspiration for many local artists, including the young Kirkcudbright artist EA Hornel.

At the Y-junction take the right fork on to the Laurieston road. Follow the road uphill past broadleaved woodlands and onto open moorland from where fine views of the Fleet Valley and Estuary can be enjoyed. On a good day the Isle of Man is clearly visible beyond the inshore Isles of Fleet.

On reaching Laghead Farm, turn left and follow the road between farm buildings. Head down through pleasant farmland to Lagg farm. Beyond this the track meets the road for Gatehouse, where you turn left. Follow this for about 1.5km / 1 mile until you meet a sign on your right for the EMU Walk. Follow the path through the kissing gates, past the cemetery and back onto the High Street.

Many more attractions and walks are featured in the literature and brochures available during your self catering holiday at Galloway Cottage.

Click here to download a copy of all the Gatehouse of Fleet Walks in pdf format which is suitable for printing.
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