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Short walks in Dumfries and Galloway
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- Book Synopsis
- Discover the tranquil charm and unspoilt landscapes of Dumfries and Galloway with this collection of 15 carefully selected short walks, showcasing the region's most captivating scenery, from dramatic coastal cliffs and ancient castles to peaceful forests, riversides, and picturesque towns. Each route is designed to be completed in under three hours (ranging from 5 to 12km), making this guidebook the perfect companion for families, newcomers, and anyone eager to experience the green heart of southwest Scotland.Each of the 15 Dumfries and Galloway walks features clear Ordnance Survey mapping, step-by-step route descriptions, and practical information and highlights to ensure straightforward, enjoyable navigation.Essential details are provided for every Dumfries and Galloway walk, including information on parking, available facilities, and the region's must-see sights, so every outing is accessible, comfortable, and well-planned.Discover the area's most memorable locations, from the rugged beauty of Portpatrick and the historic ruins of Cruggleton Castle to the tranquil waters of Loch Trool, the gardens and castle at Threave, the scenic summit of Criffel, and the charming riversides of Dumfries and Annan.Routes begin from welcoming towns and villages such as Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Newton Stewart, and pretty coastal havens like Portpatrick, Rockcliffe, and Kippford, with suggestions for public transport and parking for added convenience.Enjoy the best of Dumfries and Galloway's hospitality, with advice on accommodation options in lively towns, peaceful countryside, and inviting seaside villages, ideal for extending your stay and making the most of your adventure.Part of Cicerone's trusted Short Walks series, this guide to Dumfries and Galloway brings together everything you need for a memorable day out amid Scotland's quiet roads, ancient woodlands, and intricate coastline. Whether you're a local resident, a day visitor, or planning a scenic getaway, this guide is your key to discovering the best of Dumfries and Galloway at a gentle, rewarding pace.
- About The Author
- Ronald Turnbull was born in St Andrews, Scotland, into an energetic fellwalking family. His grandfather was a president of the Scottish Mountaineering Club, and a more remote ancestor was distinguished as only the second climbing fatality in Snowdonia. 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; his other proud achievements include the ascent of the north ridge of the Weisshorn and a sub-2hr Ben Nevis race. He enjoys multi-day treks, through the Highlands in particular, and has made 21 different coast-to-coast crossings of the UK. He has also slept out, in bivvy bag rather than tent, on over 80 UK summits. Outside the UK he likes hot, rocky areas of Europe, ideally with beaches and cheap aeroplanes. Recently he achieved California's 220-mile John Muir Trail and East Lothian's 45-mile John Muir Way in a single season, believing himself the first to have achieved this slightly perverse double. He has also started trying to understand the geology of what he's been walking and climbing on for so long. Ronald lives in the Lowther Hills of Dumfriesshire, and most of his walking, and writing, takes place in the nearby Lake District and in the Scottish Highlands. His recent books include The Book of the Bivvy , and walking/scrambling guides Loch Lomond and the Trossachs , The Cairngorms and Ben Nevis & Glen Coe , as well as Three Peaks Ten Tors - a slightly squint-eyed look at various UK challenge walks. He has nine times won Outdoor Writers & Photographers Guild Awards for Excellence for his guidebooks, outdoor books (including Book of the Bivvy), and magazine articles. He has a regular column in Lakeland Walker and also writes in Trail , Cumbria and TGO (The Great Outdoors). His current, hopelessly ambitious, project is to avoid completing the Munros for at least another 20 years. Ronald's weekly newsletter on mountains, hillwalking and history is at https://aboutmountains.substack.com/
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781786311726
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (17 October 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 96
- Weight
- 126 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 172 x 172 x 6 mm
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