We’ll take a circuit offering fine 360-degree views of the surrounding Moffat Hills and a look at the developing broadleaf planting, watching out overhead for buzzard, kestrel or a skein of pink-footed geese. We then head back through town, nip over the river Annan and on to the Dyke Farm Nature Reserve. Here, we’ll explore its mix of broadleaf woodland, wetlands and network of wiggling paths.

This is a great place for a bit of birdwatching – maybe we’ll even spot a redwing or fieldfare, very likely a willow tit or tree sparrow. Finally, it’s on to the neighbouring Community Nature Reserve which showcases different but complementary habitats.

It was once a site of industry but now an expanse of open water and meadows fringed with hawthorn. The lochan may feature cormorant and a range of ducks and geese. We’re joined at the nature reserves by local naturalist Iain Anderson, who is chair of the Moffat and District Wildlife Club. This pleasant amble ends with a walk across the fields back to Moffat.