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Hoddom to Newbiebarns
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Hoddom Castle
Hoddom castle is a 16th century L-plan tower house. The lands of Hoddom belong to allies of the Bruce family. The Repentance Tower is a rare mid-16th century watch tower on Trailtrow Hill. Built in 1565 by John Maxwell the tower takes its name from an inscription 'Repentance' carved above the entrance door.
Reaching the Sea
At the end of your journey are views over the Solway Firth with its dramatic tidal changes and a wide range of bird life. The Solway Firth is a shallow, wide yet fast flowing estuary that provides a rich feeding ground for waders and seabirds. It is also a Marine Conservation Zone, as it remains an important nursery ground for fish including bass, pollack, and some flatfish species.
The higher the hill, the laigher the grass!
Scottish Proverb
| Start | Portpatrick |
|---|---|
| Finish | Castle Kennedy |
| OS Explorer Maps | 309 Stranraer and The Rhinns 310 Glenluce and Kirkcowan |
| Distance | 21.5 kms / 13.5 miles |
| Height Range | 0 – 156m |
| Total Ascent | about 400m |
| Information Shelter | North end of Portpatrick Harbour |
| Supplies | A modest selection of shops in Portpatrick and one in Castle Kennedy. None on route. |
| Public Transport | Trains and ferries to Stranraer. Buses from Stranraer to Portpatrick and Castle Kennedy. Taxis between Stranraer and Portpatrick. |
| Cycling | The section along the coast path is impassable to cyclists as it is very narrow. The rest of the section is suitable for mountain bikes. |
