eight miles south of Dumfries evolved in order to service its giant neighbour

Sweetheart Abbey
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Devorgilla de Balliol  John Balliol (founder of the Oxford college)

Lady of Galloway, who carried the embalmed heart of her husband

around with her for the last 22 years of her life

Her stone effigy, clutchng a heart casket, can be seen in the south transept
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serve morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon teas baked and cooked on the premises

At weekends there are two additional hot dishes

Morag McKie and her staff offer warm Scottish hospitality combined with Scottish cooking

Visitors can enjoy browsing in the gift shop which stock crafts from the region
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The beaches and scenery of the  Solway Coast  > are just a short drive away
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There are many ways to reach New Abbey the main route is via the M74

Whether travelling North or South use this route

if travelling from the south, on the M6 from  Birmingham  >  or  Manchester  >  then  the M74 just north of   Carlisle  >

Turn off at Gretna at Junction 22, take the A75 east to Dumfries. This last part of the journey takes about half-an-hour

from Dumfries take the A756 cross the River Nith by St Michaels Bridge

at the T junction turn left on A710 to New Abbey

Park in the Abbey Car Park
 

Map

OS 1:50,000 Landranger 84:  Dumfries  >  &  Castle Douglas  >
 

THE WALK
 

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This Walk
is 3.5 miles

Conditions
mainly lanes with moderate climbs
with one steep woodland section
descent slippery when wet

Refreshments/ Toilets
in village
 

START turn right out of the abbey car park,  pass the corner cafe and walk along the road through the village of New Abbey

there is a Lime tree with a seat round it in the Village Square, turn left onto the side road just beyond the abbey arms

50mts on turn left up a surfaced drive, signed Waterloo Monument cross the Bridge that carries water from the Corn Mill

the mill pond is on the right continue along the narrow road winding uphill as the road becomes straighter and descends

Waterloo Monument is ahead on the right and the summit of  Criffel is on the the left

just past a lane and a white building on the the right and just before the footbridge over glen burn

fork right sign to monument cross a stile beside a gate follow the stream for about 200mts

follow the path uphill cross another stile and continue to the monument

continue past the monument now signed New Abbey the path descends through woodland

bends left then right to follow a ridge go through a gap in the wall then right through woodland to a lane

turn right along lane continue for half mile through a sawmill and back to the village

just past a Medieval farm house and old parish hall turn left onto road at the pond turn left

over New Abbey bridge about half mile beyond the village pass the museum of costume

take the first right past Shambellie Grange follow lane uphill, where the main road goes sharp left you continue straight on

a no through road sign to Landis farm at the farm turn right down a lane ignore the path to abbey tower

at bottom of hill pass the farm track on left continue to river new abbey pow

cross the footbridge next to the ford follow path bearing right go through the small wooden gate

onto track after 20mts go through another gate continue on grassy path with a hedge on the left

back to the abbey climb the steps back to the car park

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For Disabled Or Less Adgile Ramblers

This walk should be suitable for most depending on your abilities

there are many  walks in this area that are suitable for most

for details contact the local Tourist Information office situated at

64 Whitesands
Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway
DG1 2RS

Tel: (1387) 245555

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