Dumfries and Galloway

Kilngreen – Townhead, Langholm

Riverside stop

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Kilngreen – Townhead, Langholm

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RegionDumfries and Galloway

Place typeRiverside stop

LocationKilngreen Car Park, Townhead, Langholm, DG13 0JN

Nearest parkingLarge free car park at Kilngreen, Townhead, Langholm, DG13 0JN, beside the meeting of the River Esk and Ewes Water.Click here for directions

AccessLevel parking gives straightforward access to picnic benches, the riverside and visitor information. Riverside ground can be wet or affected by high water; use signed paths and keep clear of the river edge in poor conditions.

Entry / parking feeFree parking and no admission charge.

Opening notesThe car park is available year-round. Public toilets open April–September 7am–8pm and October–March 8am–5pm.

Best forJourney breaks, Riverside picnics, Langholm walks, Tarras Valley visits, Wildlife watching, EV charging

FacilitiesFree car park, Public toilets, Picnic benches, EV charging, Visitor information, Riverside access, Town cafés nearby

Visited and suggested by

The Narrow Trails

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Kilngreen is a useful riverside pause at the northern edge of Langholm, where Ewes Water meets the River Esk. It works equally well as a picnic stop, a quiet look across the water or a practical starting point for exploring the town and the wider Tarras Valley landscape.

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This is more than a functional car park: benches, river views and quick access to Langholm make it a pleasant place to reset during a journey. The visitor information point is useful before heading towards the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve.

Toilet opening hours change with the season. Food and coffee are available a few minutes away in the town rather than directly beside every parking space.