Walk the River Nith by Train
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The River Nith runs about 70 miles from the hills of East Ayrshire south-east through Dumfries and Galloway. Dumfries, Sanquhar, Kirkconnel and New Cumnock stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 4 stations within reach of the River Nith: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Nith runs about 56 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Nith train stations
- New Cumnock0.1 mi (about 0.1 mi on foot) · closest
- Kirkconnel0.1 mi (about 0.2 mi on foot)
- Dumfries0.2 mi (about 0.2 to 0.3 mi on foot)
- Sanquhar0.5 mi (about 0.6 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River Nith, so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumfries | 4.4 mi and back | 9 to 9.5 mi | about 3 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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