Would you like to explore the best of Dumfries and Galloway? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (between 5 and 12km), including Portpatrick, Cruggleton Castle, Loch Trool, Threave, Rockcliffe, Criffel, Dumfries and Annan.

Why choose this guidebook?

• Walks under three hours, plus one challenge route
• Easy to follow with clear route descriptions
• Facilities, parking and highlights for every route
• No specialist gear needed, walk all year round
• Ordnance Survey mapping

Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The routes are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!

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 in particular, 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.