Mull of Galloway Trail

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Mull of Galloway headland

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]

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References


Coastal paths of the British Isles

Great Britain Coast PathAnglesey Coastal PathArran Coastal WayAyrshire Coastal PathBerwickshire Coastal PathBournemouth Coast PathCauseway Coast WayCeredigion Coast PathCleveland WayCumbria Coastal WayFife Coastal PathIsle of Wight Coastal PathJohn Muir WayJohn o' Groats TrailLancashire Coastal WayLlŷn Coastal PathMillennium Coastal PathMoray Coast TrailNorfolk Coast PathNorthumberland Coast PathNorth Wales PathNorth Wales Pilgrims WayPembrokeshire Coast PathSaxon Shore WaySolent WaySouth West Coast PathSuffolk Coast PathWest Island WayWest Somerset Coast Path