Wardlaw is a British hill fort of uncertain date but is thought to have had use from as early as the iron age. It has never been excavated.
At over 300 feet above sea level, the oval fort guards the Nith estuary, a strategic position that the Romans recognised when they built a camp alongside. A stone and earth rampart once had an 18 foot wide trench in front of it, with a 5 foot wide entrance on the west side.
The area is rich in history but the real reason for visiting this cache is the spectacular views over the estruary towards the lake district, Caerlaverock castle and Criffel, the hill that dominates the area.
There are 3 different approaches to the hill fort and they are all great routes so I will let you figure out your own route to the top.
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