The guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images. Also contains information on local beauty spots and refreshment stops. 

Most walks are under 3 hours in length and range from 3km to 9km. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation; all you'll need to enjoy these walks is a waterproof jacket and trainers. Most routes are accessible by public transport.

The walks

Walk 1 Portpatrick and Dunskey Glen

Walk 2 Garlieston to Cruggleton Castle

Walk 3 Around Loch Trool

Walk 4 Knockman Wood

Walk 5 Cally Palace and Temple

Walk 6 St Mary’s Isle

Walk 7 Threave Gardens and Castle

Walk 8 The Mulloch and Water of Ken

Walk 9 Balcary Point

Walk 10 Sandyhills to Rockcliffe

Walk 11 Criffel summit

Walk 12 Mabie Forest

Walk 13 Burns Walk, Dumfries

Walk 14 River Annan

Walk 15 Langholm and Potholm Hill

About the author -

Ronald Turnbull was born in St Andrews, Scotland, into an energetic fellwalking family. In 1995 Ronald won the Fell Running Association's Long-distance Trophy for a non-stop run over all the 2000ft hills of Southern Scotland. He enjoys multi-day treks, through the Highlands inparticular, and has made 21 different coast-to-coast crossings of the UK. 

Ronald lives in the Lowther Hills of Dumfriesshire. He has nine times won Outdoor Writers & Photographers Guild Awards for Excellence for his guidebooks, outdoor books and magazine articles.