Mull of Galloway Trail
The Mull of Galloway Trail is a 59 km waymarked route along the western coast of the Rhins of Galloway peninsula from Stranraer to the Mull of Galloway lighthouse — the most southerly point in Scotland, with views to Ireland, the Isle of Man and Cumbria.
About Mull of Galloway Trail
The Rhins of Galloway is a thin peninsula dangling from south-west Scotland into the Irish Sea — and the Mull of Galloway at its tip is Scotland's most southerly point. The trail runs along the western coast of the peninsula from Stranraer to the lighthouse, through a landscape of sea cliffs, sandy bays and small farming communities.
For trail runners it is a one to two day challenge on good coastal paths. The Mull of Galloway RSPB reserve at the finish has the most dramatic setting — the lighthouse perched above soaring cliffs with views to Ireland on a clear day.
The route
Stranraer to Port Logan (~30 km): The north section along the western Rhins coast.
Port Logan to Drummore (~15 km): Through the small fishing villages of the southern Rhins.
Drummore to Mull of Galloway (~14 km): The final approach to the lighthouse and the dramatic southern tip.
Getting there & logistics
Start: Stranraer. Train from Glasgow, or ferry from Belfast.
Finish: Mull of Galloway. Bus back to Stranraer (infrequent — check timetables).
Best time: May to September.
Safety
The Mull of Galloway cliffs are unfenced and dramatic — significant drops. In an emergency: call 999 or 112 and ask for Coastguard. The nearest MRT is Galloway MRT. Pre-register SMS 999.
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