Galloway Rivers 

This Guide has been compiled by Alex Lumsden an active paddler and coach based in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway  It is Clear to Alex that the paddling in D&G is a hugely underrated as a destinations in the UK. It is his aim to  further establish WW kayaking in the area. This guide aims to be fresh look at the more popular runs and raise awareness of many other paddling opportunities in SW Scotland.

 

The rivers in this guide are not yet an extensive list of the possibility across the region but a collection of the more accessible sections of rivers that are a good starting point for your adventures in Galloway. 

 

Although every effort has been made to ensure that the guide are accurate and that key information for each run has been made available it is assumed that use of this guide have the ability to assess the risk and the appropriateness of their own skill level to paddle any chosen river on the given day.