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By
Road
Just
over the border from England, the Nith is within 6 hours drive
from London and less than two hours drive from most parts
of central Scotland and northern England. The Nith valley
is easily reached from the M74 motorway.
The main
road (A76) runs through the valley, passing through the principal
towns of Dumfries, Thornhill, Sanquhar and Kirkconnel.
By
Rail
The Nith valley railway line is connects Carlisle and Glasgow.
There is a regular service which stops at stations in Dumfries,
Sanquhar and Kirkconnel.
By
Air
Dumfries is about 2 hours drive from the airports at Edinburgh,
Glasgow and Prestwick. It is less than 3 hours drive from
Newcastle airport. |
Click on the inner rectangle
below for a map of the Nith Valley and its Fishing Beats |
For further
advice on Dumfries & Galloway and its transport links
contact :-
Dumfries
& Galloway Tourist Board
64 Whitesands
Dumfries
DG1 2RS
Tel. 01387.253862 or visit
www.dumfriesandgalloway.
co.uk |
