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Royal Burgh Of Wigtown And District

Wigtown Martyrs Stake Memorial – Wigtown Book Town loop from Wigtown

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Royal Burgh Of Wigtown And District

Wigtown Martyrs Stake Memorial – Wigtown Book Town loop from Wigtown

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4.5

(4)

36

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Wigtown Martyrs Stake Memorial – Wigtown Book Town loop from Wigtown

00:57

3.52km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

113 m

Wigtown Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wigtown harbour is part of a nature reserve with seating to sock up the views.

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2

252 m

Bladnoch River

Highlight • Natural

Catch the beautiful Bladnoch River flowing south beneath Wigtown and into the waters of Wigtown Bay. There are plenty of idyllic spots next to the river where you can stop and catch your breath.

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3

1.57 km

Wigtown Martyrs Stake Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Wigtown Martyrs or Solway Martyrs, Margaret Maclauchlan and Margaret Wilson were Scottish Covenanters who were executed by Scottish Episcopalians in 1685 in Wigtown, Scotland, by tying them to stakes …

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4

2.18 km

McIntyre's Butcher & Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic deli-style butchers with excellent sausage rolls.

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5

2.22 km

County Buildings and Library

Highlight • Monument

6

2.39 km

Maggie's Café

Highlight • Cafe

7

2.56 km

Wigtown Book Town

Highlight • Historical Site

My home town...they like to be crafty, this is part of the guise competition they had. If you like cake and books you'll like it here.

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B

3.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.95 km

1.16 km

238 m

146 m

Surfaces

1.72 km

786 m

449 m

408 m

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Wednesday 20 May

16°C

10°C

52 %

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