Mull of Galloway Trail
The Mull of Galloway Trail is a coastal long-distance path of 37 miles in Wigtownshire. The route, which runs along the coast from Glenapp near Ballantrae (where the trail links with the Ayrshire Coastal Path) to the Mull of Galloway.[1][2]
Route
- Trailheads
The northern section of the route, between Stranraer and Glenapp section was previously designated as the Loch Ryan Coastal Path, with the southern section to the Mull being added later. Waymarking on the northern section is still (as of 2018) distinct from the newer southern section.[1]
Development
The path was developed by the Rotary Club of Stranraer, who maintain the route on a voluntary basis. It opened in 2012, and is now designated as one of 'Scotland's Great Trails' by NatureScot. It also forms part of the 'International Appalachian Trail'.[2]
A marathon, also organised by the Rotary Club of Stranraer, is held annually along the southern section of the route between Mull of Galloway and Stranraer. A shorter ten-mile race is also run: this route starts in Sandhead to also finish in Stranraer.[3]
Outside links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Mull of Galloway Trail". Scotland's Great Trails. http://www.scotlandsgreattrails.com/trail/mull-galloway-trail/. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Mull of Galloway Trail". Rotary Club of Stranraer. http://www.mullofgallowaytrail.co.uk/. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
- ↑ "Stranraer Rotary Mull of Galloway Marathon Trail". Rotary Club of Stranraer. https://www.mullofgallowaytrail.co.uk/news/stranraer-rotary-mull-of-galloway-marathon-trail2/. Retrieved 2018-09-17.