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The Rhins of Galloway otherwise known as the Rhins of Wigtownshire (or as The Rhins, also spelt The Rhinns; Scottish Gaelic: Na Rannaibh) is a hammer-head peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Stretching more than 25 miles (40 km) from north to south, its southern tip is the Mull of Galloway, the southernmost point of Scotland.
The principal settlements are Stranraer at the head of Loch Ryan and the small tourist village of Portpatrick on the west coast, other villages are dotted up and down the peninsula, including Kirkcolm, Leswalt, Lochans, and in the South Rhins; Stoneykirk, Sandhead, Ardwell and Drummore.
Herbert Maxwell defines "Rhinns" as rionn, rinn, meaning a point or promontory.
The peninsula is bounded on its west coast by the North Channel and by Loch Ryan and Luce Bay in the east. With around 50 miles (80 km) of coastline running from Stranraer in the north to Torrs Warren in the south the land is heavily influenced by the seas. The coastal landscape varies; with the western coast generally having steep rugged cliffs and occasional inlets, which contrasts with the calmer eastern coast, with its sandy beaches and softer landscape.
Sunday the 8th of May we did a wildcamp just below the summit of Bow on the Rhinns Of Kells in the Galloway Hills overlooking Loch Doon. We had planned to go further on the first day, however the wind put a stop to that ..!! we found a sheltered stop and just pitched and enjoyed the evening sun. Day two we carried onto the summit of Corserine 814 metres, again we had planned to go further but the wind was relentless so we retraced our steps down the same route back to the vehicle. Happy Days.... This one is dedicated to McHaggis.... Malcolm & his son Ryan... have a great trip to Bonnie Galloway.
The dry weather continues and we get a great days walking.
Driving through a snow cloud? No problem.
A 25 mile or so round trip from Loch Doon, over Shalloch on Minnoch, Kirrieoch HIll, Merrick and down to Loch Enoch for the night, then returning via Backhill of Bush and the Rhinns of Kells.
A really good walk on a brilliant Spring day down in Dumfries & Galloway. These hills are part of the Rhinns of Kells which have some fantastic views at the tops.
Set within large gardens, with access to the River Duisk, the Auld Creamery B&B; is situated in the village of Pinwherry. The house boasts free Wi-Fi, a sauna, and a games room. Cairnryan Ferry Terminal is 20 miles away. The rooms at the family run Auld Creamery B&B; feature a flat-screen TV with Sky and a hairdryer, along with countryside views. Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the dining room, where full English breakfast is served each morning. Breakfast is cooked to order and prepared using locally sourced produce where possible. Galloway Forest Park is just 20 minutes’ drive from the Auld Creamery and boasts a range of wildlife, lochs, and mountains, including Merrick, Mulwharcher, and the Rhinns of Kells. The South Ayrshire countryside offers numerous outdoor activitie...
Ian Bruce Lang, Baron Lang of Monkton PC is a British Conservative politician and Life Peer who served as the Member of Parliament for Galloway, and then Galloway and Upper Nithsdale, from 1979 to 1997.On 29 September 1997 Lang was created a Life Peer as Baron Lang of Monkton, of Merrick and the Rhinns of Kells in Dumfries and Galloway.He has been an active member of the House of Lords and is currently the Chairman of the Constitution Committee, a post he took up in 2016, having previously served as Chair of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments from 2009 to 2014. ---Image-Copyright-and-Permission--- About the author(s): G-Man License: Public domain Author(s): G-Man (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:G-Man) ---Image-Copyright-and-Permission--- This channel is dedicated to...