Each of the routes has information on local amenities, a detailed route
description, OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale, plus notes and pictures to
help you make the most of your walk. The routes are all graded for difficulty by experienced walkers and
range from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes.
The Dumfries and
Galloway area is part of Scotland's border country which possesses a mild
climate, a great variety of scenery and a rich historic legacy, making
it a popular destination for holidays and a lush contrast to the more
rugged landscapes found just slightly further north.
The mountains of
Dumfries and Galloway offer plenty of remote and challenging walking,
with over 40 peaks that exceed 650m.
Also featured are clifftop walks
around the Mull of Galloway and Rascarrel Bay, a route around the Solway
Marshes plus the pigramage destination of St Ninian's Cave.
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