Visited 19.07.21
This route visits 7 ancient monuments on the Moor of Drannandow. They are situated within a square kilometre so it is possible to visit them all on a long summer’s day walking c. 6 miles in total.
Take the A714 Newton Stewart turn off the A75 roundabout at Newton Stewart. Follow the A714 onto Victoria Street. After c. 0.8 miles turn right over the Cree Bridge. Turn left for Wood of Cree c. 50 yards after the end of the bridge. Follow the road into Minigaff for c. 0.5 mile then turn left for Wood of Cree. Follow the National Cycle Route 7, a narrow winding lane for c. 2.7 miles to reach Barclye Trails Car Park on the right. Park up safely then walk c. 350 yards N to the right turn for Drannandow Farm. Follow the farm track through Drannandow Farm. Bear left along a farm track at a Y junction c. 50 yards N of the farm. NB I have encountered Beef Cattle occupying this track on several occasions. It may be prudent to avoid these potentially dangerous animals, especially if calves are present. If the track is clear continue N then NE for 0.8 mile to a Y Junction. Take the right fork heading E. GPS Navigation is necessary to locate these relatively obscure monuments with the exception of Drannandow N Cairn which is close to Nappers Cottage. The following sites can be visited: Drumfern N Cairn, Drumfern Stone Circle, Drumfern S Cairn, Drannandow S Cairn, Rorie Gill’s Cairn, Drannandow N Cairn & The Thieves Standing Stones. Part of this route is over rough moorland so good footwear is recommended. My walking route is viewable on Drannandow Cairns.