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Glenkiln Reservoir Sculptures NX 838 785 This is not a megalithic walk but it is here because it is a very pleasant walk that might be of interest if you are in the area especially as surprisingly it isn’t signposted and seems to be a hidden secret in the area. There is a standing stone near the path though. Take the turn to Shawhead from the A75 just west of Dumfries and at the village turn right then next left. At the next junction turn left signed Glenkiln. Drive for a couple of miles to the reservoir and park at the end in a small parking space beneath a Rodin sculpture.
This is a sculpture by Rodin of John the Baptist that overlooks the reservoir.
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1951 Sir William Keswick, who owned the land, bought up a series of works
and sited them around the reservoir. Glenkiln is the name of his
estate where he realized his lifelong vision: creating the world's first
collection of sculpture in a natural setting.
This natural amphitheatre of rounded hills is the setting in which he presents a collection of modern sculptures by Henry Moore, Jacob Epstein and Auguste Rodin, all brought together between 1951 and 1976. The walk that passes them is about 4 miles and is best in dry weather – we were lucky this day as it was the one between gales. |
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From the car park turn right along the tarmac lane and walk towards the bridge in the distance. You will come to a Henry Moore bronze of a standing figure on a plinth beside the lane. Glenkiln was a place of homage to Sir William Keswick's friend Henry Moore. Henry Moore's Standing Figure To continue on this walk click here |
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