Beschrijving
Balcary Bay to Rascarrel has a diverse range of habitats. Sea cliff birds include Noordse Stormvogel, Zeekoet, Zwarte Zeekoet, Alk, Drieteenmeeuw, Roodborsttapuit, Torenvalk, Oeverpieper and Alpenkraai. At sea, look for Zwarte Zee-eend, Jan-van-gent, Eider and divers. In Rascarrel forest Taigaboomkruiper, Goudhaan, Kruisbek and woodpeckers. Wilde Zwaan and winter wildfowl on Loch Mackie.
Details
Toegang
From Dumfries take A711 SW for 15 miles. Car parking at Balcary or Rascarrel. Click on the P in the map for directions. From Dalbeattie, bus 505 runs 7 times a day to Auchencairn.
The circular walk is 4 and 1/2 miles. NB the clifftop section is narrow and steep. Avoid if you have balance problems, children or dogs, also on windy days .


