Walking the Galloway Hills :35 wild mountain walks including the Merrick
Walking the Galloway Hills :35 wild mountain walks including the Merrick
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Published:
24 February, 2025
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Description
A guidebook to 34 day walks and one long-distance route in the wild and remote hills of Galloway. Although there are some shorter and easier routes, many of these hill walks are long and on rugged terrain, so are more suitable for experienced walkers.
The day walks range from 4-33km (2-20 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-11 hours, with options to combine routes to form longer days. A 3-day trek covering 82km (53 miles) is also detailed.
- 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk
- GPX files available to download
- Easy access from Newton Stewart, Glentrool village, Loch Trool, Dalmellington, Carsphairn and St John's Town of Dalry
- Detailed information on planning, bothies and the history of the area
- Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781786310101 |
| ISBN10 | 1786310104 |
| Number Of Pages | 208 |
| Item Weight | 240 g |
| Product Dimensions | 116 x 172 x 13 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Cicerone Press |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | 2nd Revised edition |
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Author's Bio
Ronald Turnbull writes regularly for TGO, Lakeland Walker, Trail and Cumbria magazines. His previous books include Across Scotland on Foot, Long Days in Lakeland and Welsh 3000ft Challenges. He has written many other Cicerone guides, including Walking in the Lowther Hills, The Book of the Bivvy and Not the West Highland Way. He has lived in Dumfries and Galloway for the last 40 years.