Listen for the distinctive croaking of ravens as they soar above you and watch out for red grouse, which you might come across along the way.

Follow the well-worn path to the top of the hill where, on a clear day, you can get spectacular panoramic views. To the north east is the Queensberry range and to the north west you can see Cairnsmore of Carsphairn and the Rhins of Kells. There are also views over the Solway Firth. Auchencairn Bay and Orchardton Bay are in the foreground, Along with Hestan Island. This island lies midway between Almorness and Balcary Points and is joined to the mainland at Almorness by a causeway. Looking across the Solway, see if you can pick out the towns of Silloth, Maryport, Workington and Whitehaven, which, lie from left to right along the Cumbrian coastline. You should also be able to pick out the high peaks of Skiddaw, Grasmoor, Great Gable and Scaffel Pike!

From here, follow the path along to the Cairn at the other end where you can look across to Bengairn. Screel Hill and its neighbour Bengairn dominate this part of the Solway coast. The path then heads downhill into the forest, through a natural archway and soon joins a forest track that takes you back to the path you started on. You can then retrace your steps to the car park.