Hill walk routes to climb in SW Scotland - also coastal paths and National Scenic Areas with maps, pictures and other useful information based on extensive local knowledge
A Coastal walk from Kippford to Rough Island, Castle Point and Rockcliffe.
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National Trust for Scotland bird sanctuary sign on Rough Island. National Trust for Scotland bird sanctuary sign on Rough Island. National Trust for Scotland bird sanctuary sign on Rough Island.
09 As you arrive on Rough Island you will find the sign shown in the picture above.
The second picture was taken from the cairn at the highest point on Rough Island (24 metres). You can see that there is quite a good track across the island from the causeway to the cairn. There were quite a few people visiting the island.
The third picture shows the view of Rockcliffe from the cairn and the fourth picture shows Barcloy Hill and Castle Point.
View from the cairn on Rough Island looking over the Rough Firth to Kippford.
View of Rockcliffe from the cairn on Rough Island.

View of Barcloy Hill and Castle Point from the cairn on Rough Island.
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