Despite being bisected by the main road into England, these dales were known more intimately by the discerning Victorians than they are today.

Time, then, to rediscover the charms of this peaceful corner of Scotland.

Whether it's a morning exploring the country's highest village, an afternoon paddling the shores of the Solway or an evening gazing at star-filled skies, Darren Flint and Donald Greig;'s hand-picked selection of 40 walks reveals what it is that makes this unassuming part of of the world so special.

List of Walk Locations

Upper Nithsdale
Kirkconnel and St Conal's Kirk - 8 km
Sanquhar and the Multiverse - 11 km
Wanlockhead to East Mount Lowther - 8 km
Wanlockhead to Sanquhar - 13 km
Drumlanrig and the Marr Burn - 4 km
Durisdeer Well Path - 6.5 km
Morton Loch and Castle - 8.5 km
Queensberry Hills - 11.5 km

Mid and Lower Nithsdale
Striding Arches - 10 km
Moniaive and Bardennoch Hill - 7.5 km
Auchengibbert Hill and Tynron Doon - 6.5 km
Glenmidge and Lag Tower - 7.5 km
Dalswinton tour - 5.5 km
Whitesands to Glencaple - 8 km
Caerlaverock and Ward Law - 8 km

Upper Annandale
The Devil's Beeftub - 10 km
Hart Fell - 13 km
Moffat Hills and spa heritage - 8.5 km
Black Hope round - 14 km
Carrifran Wildwood - 4 km
Grey Mare's Tail and White Coomb - 11.5 km
Bodesbeck Ridge - 12.5 km
Wamphray Glen - 5 km

Mid and Lower Annandale
Forest of Ae - 9 km
Lochmaben and Castle Loch - 5 km
Burnswark Hill - 6.5 km
Old St Mungo's and the Water of Milk - 8 km
Hoddom Castle and Repentance Tower - 7 km
Ruthwell and the Cross - 7 km
Annan and the Solway - 8 km
Gretna and the border - 12.5 km

Eskdale
Eskdalemuir hills and temple - 14 km
Bessie's Hill and Castle O'er - 9 km
Arkleton Hill and Ewes Valley - 11 km
Whita Hill - 8 km
Jenny Noble's Gill - 8 km
Potholm and Castle Hill - 9.5 km
Warb Law - 7 km
Langholm town and burn - 6 km
Byre Burn and the Fairy Loup - 3.5 km