Eskrigg Nature Reserve
A peaceful woodland reserve on the edge of Lockerbie, with gentle paths around a pond and a hide for watching red squirrels and woodland birds. It's ideal for an easy morning or evening stroll.
Discover on foot
Walking
Bishopcleugh is surrounded by some of southern Scotland's most rewarding walking country. Choose gentle woodland trails or long-distance paths, and explore at your own pace.
Walking routes & trails
Annandale Way
Follow the River Annan from its source near the Devil's Beef Tub above Moffat to the Solway coast. The route passes close to Lockerbie, so it's easy to walk a section and be back for dinner.
Southern Upland Way
Scotland's coast-to-coast route crosses the hills, forests and moorland north of us near Moffat and Beattock. Serious walkers can tackle a rewarding upland day from there.
From the door
Walks on the farm
Bishopcleugh is a working stock farm, and guests are welcome to walk in the farm fields. Please keep dogs on a lead around the cattle and sheep, and close any gates behind you.
Further afield
- Grey Mare's Tail: a dramatic waterfall in the Moffat Hills, with a steep path up to Loch Skeen.
- Moffat: a handsome spa town with riverside and hill walks right from the high street.
- Castle Loch, Lochmaben: easy lochside paths a 15-minute drive away.
- The Solway coast: big skies, salt marsh and wildfowl around Caerlaverock.
Ask Ian and Christine for maps and local tips. We're happy to help you plan a route.
Walkers welcome
Set off after a farmhouse breakfast, then come back to a hot tub or a quiet lodge. Dogs are welcome in our lodges and cottages.