Carter Route (Carterhouse Farm to Carter Fell)

Carter Route (Carterhouse Farm to Carter Fell)

Head south from near Carterhouse Farm by an old road to the disused quarry and then a forestry road which ascends to the Border at Carter Fell. Beyond the border, continue south to Limestone Knowe (549m). From there go by the march fence by Grey Mare's Knowe,...
Dempster Road

Dempster Road

Turn off the A76 into the hamlet of Mennock and park just across the old bridge over the Mennock Water. From here a track leads past an occupied house/farm then down to the railway viaduct. There are no signs. Go under the viaduct either north of a ruined...
The Marble Road

The Marble Road

Start from the Inchnadamph car park at NC251216 and walk north on the A837 until Ardvreck Castle is reached. Alternatively this section on the modern road can be left out and the walk can be started from Ardvreck Castle. Leave the road at NC242237 and follow the track...
Stobo Old Drove Road

Stobo Old Drove Road

Most of this old route coincides with the John Buchan Way (JBW), and is well waymarked. From the A701 just north of Broughton, go northeast through Broughton Place and keep straight on along the old drove road which follows Hollows Burn and climbs to the col between...
Bealach Breac, The Speckled Pass (Old Post Road)

Bealach Breac, The Speckled Pass (Old Post Road)

This unsigned track starts beside Loch Ailort on the A861 (NM741795), leading to the farm at Alisary. A metal gate opens onto a track bounded on the left by a 1.5m stone wall and on the right a wire fence and field. The track is vehicle wide (4m)...