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MAPS OF SOUTHERN SCOTLAND
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Arran: 40 Favourite Walks, Phil Turner - With dramatic mountain ridges towering over the moorland of its northern half, and a lusher, softer landscape in the south, Arran is often dubbed as Scotland in Miniature. The fact is that this is an island with a huge amount to offer packed into small space. The great granite ridges may be lower in stature than those in the Highlands, but they are the equal of any mountains in Scotland for sheer grandeur. The coastline has some superb scenery and a wonderful outlook, whether towards Ayrshire or to Kintyre. And the island itself is packed with history and human interest, from the ancient standing stones on Machrie Moor to the modern-day Buddhist retreat on Holy Island. Published May 12. |
Galloway Coast, Keith Fergus - 25 walks exploring the natural heritage of Southwest Scotland. Published July 12.
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AA 50 Walks Glasgow and South West Scotland - Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this great pocket-sized walking guide to Glasgow & South West Scotland features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. Contained within the guide are 50 walks of 2-10 miles and all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, and an introduction to each walk. All walks are annotated with local points of interest and places to stop for refreshments. And every walk is given a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets. Published August 09. |
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Dumfries and Galloway: 40 Coast and Country Walks, J Fallis - Dumfries & Galloway 40 Coast and Country Walks provides a taste of every aspect of this large county and offers access to some of the less visited parts of this quiet and beautiful corner of the UK. Every effort has been made to make the walks accessible by public transport and all are intended to be suitable for families. Published May 09
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The Arran Coastal Way, Jacquetta Megarry - The Arran Coastal Way is one of Scotland's newest long-distance walks, running around the coast of the Isle of Arran for 65 miles. Arran is easily reached from Glasgow by frequent ferry from nearby Ardrossan. Famous as 'Scotland in miniature', the island is rich in coastal scenery and wildlife, with fine castles, caves, and standing stones. This guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy one of Scotland's finest circular walks such as: detailed route description; background on pre-history and history; whisky-making and wildlife on Arran; map of the entire route in 4 drop-down panels; practical information about public transport and travel; lavishly illustrated, with 75 colour photographs; and, is printed on waterproof paper. Published April 08
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25 Walks: Dumfries & Galloway, Tom Whitty - A range of walks with full colour photographs and maps. Includes a walk to St. Ninian's cave, coastal walks and town walks in Kirkcudbright and Dumfries. Published April 07
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AA 30 Walks (Cards) Glasgow and South West Scotland - This original concept takes the most popular walks from the AA's best-selling and newly updated walks database and packages them on individual laminated cards in a durable box. The small and handy size means that the box can be stowed away in a pocket or handbag and single cards extracted at each walk start point. Clear and concise instructions plus a full-colour route map make the cards a joy
to use. Published June 10.
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Urban Walks Glasgow and the West, Roger Smith -
Scotland's towns and cities are packed with historical and scenic interest,
and all of them have wonderful stories to tell. Well-known outdoors writer
Roger Smith has gathered 30 fascinating urban walks, some from his popular
column in 'The Herald', covering Glasgow and the West, into a volume that is
sure to interest a wide audience. A perfect antidote for restless weekends
and holidays at home, as well as providing tourists with fantastic
sightseeing opportunities, many of these walks are based on the weekly
series that Roger wrote between 2003 and 2006, but in each case the walks
have been thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. There are walks to suit
all moods, from the heart of Glasgow's city centre to the West's leafy green
spaces and stunning coastline: the book covers routes throughout Glasgow,
including the bustling Merchant City, the vibrant West End and the scenic
Queen's Park as well as in towns as diverse as Ayr, Biggar, Irvine, Rothesay
and Dumfries. Published January 09.
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Glasgow: 40 Town and Country Walks, John Craig and Katie Smith - The
second title in "Pocket Mountains"' acclaimed "Town and Country Walks"
series features 40 of the very best city, parkland and hill walks within
reach of Scotland's largest and liveliest city. From the the glorious city
parklands, which gave Glasgow its name as the 'Dear Green Place', to the
easily-gained hills which look down over shimmering Loch Lomond, this guide
contains 40 easy walking routes which will surprise locals as well as
inspire visitors to explore this fascinating heartland of Scotland.
Published March 08.
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Southern Uplands Nick Williams - From the award winning series of Pocket Mountains walking guides. 40 circular routes taking in the Border, Pentland, Cheviot and Galloway Hills. Colour photos and colour maps. Published March 05
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Glasgow and Clyde Valley (Ordnance Survey Pathfinder) - 28 varied walks from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - colour coded according to difficulty. Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice included. Clear OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale. Published March 99
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The Ayrshire and Arran Coastal Paths (British Long Distance Trails), Keith Fergus - For many inhabitants of Glasgow, Ayrshire is the nearest and most natural stretch of coastline to visit. Keith Fergus, a Glasgow native, has enjoyed visiting the area for over 30 years. He has a love of walking and photography as well as a wealth of knowledge of Ayrshire; its rich history, diverse wildlife and scenic beauty. Published June 11.
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Walking the Galloway Hills, Paddy Dillon -
The Galloway Hills of south-east Scotland offer almost unlimited access for
walkers, a rare freedom that has contributed to their description as "A
Walker's Paradise". A tract of rocky, heathery wilderness interspersed by
forest park, these hills offer a varied walking programme, from gentle
waymarked forest trails to strenuous, bothy-based treks. You can marvel at
the wild qualities of the hills and follow the colourful and turbulent
history of the Scottish clans and Robert the Bruce. The mixed woodland and
moors support a varied wildlife, including many species of bird and
wildfowl, red deer, wild goats, cattle, and even red squirrels and lizards.
Paddy Dillon describes in detail 33 circular day walks of 5-12 miles, all
starting from a car park, and 7 longer, more adventurous walks. All the
walks can be linked with one or two others. Whichever you choose, the Rhinns
of Kells, Rig of the Jarkness, Nieve of the Spit, Shallock on Minnoch, Point
of the Snibe, Mullwharcher and Craigeazle are names to stir your imagination
and inspire you to poetry. Published Dec 03
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The Southern Upland Way: Scotlands Coast to
Coast Trail, Alan Castle - The Southern Upland Way is Scotland's
Coast-to-Coast Walk and the longest of the National Trails north of the
Border. It runs for 212 miles (341km) from picturesque Portpatrick on the
west coast across the Galloway and Border Hills to finish on the east coast
at Cockburnspath south of Dunbar. On the way, it passes through remote and
romantic country and visits many of the locations associated with Scotland's
often turbulent past. Dalry, Sanquhar, Wanlockhead (Britain's highest
village), Moffat, Galashiels, Melrose and Lauder are all staging posts en
route. The guidebook divides the walk into thirteen stages of varying length
that will fill a two-week walking holiday in this relatively unknown area of
Britain. The walk is at times a somewhat strenuous one, but advice is given
on how all the longer stages may be broken down into shorter, more
manageable sections. Possibilities for shorter walking holidays along the
Way are also fully discussed. Published June 07.
For More on The Southern Upland Way - See Long Distance Paths |
Walking in the Isle of Arran, Paddy Dillon -
The Isle of Arran is often referred to as 'Scotland in miniature'. Its
northern mountain ranges contrast markedly with its southern moorlands and
forests, while its coastline features placid bays and striking cliffs. Roads
are limited in extent, but opportunities to explore on foot abound. This
guidebook follows paths into the high mountains, taking in deep glens and
rocky ridges. Forest trails are discovered and extensive moorlands are
traversed, as the routes reveal the archaeology, history and natural wonders
of the island. The needs of walkers are recognised, with background notes
indicating where food, drink and accommodation can be found, along with
information about visitor attractions island-wide and public transport
around the island. Other walking routes, ranging from easy nature trails to
arduous mountain scrambles, provide thorough coverage of Arran, including
nearby Holy Isle and its Buddhist retreat. One visit simply isn't enough,
and Arran will draw you back time and time again. Published March 08. K
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Walking in the Lowther Hills, Ronald Turnbull -
Also includes the Carsphairn Hills, the hills of Solway
Coast, Tinto and Cauldcleugh Head - Southern Scotland's hills between
Galloway and the Border country. 50 walks of between 3 and 17 miles in
length. Published Feb 99
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The Border Country - A Walker's Guide, Alan Hall -
This third edition
contains around 50 walks of between 4 and 11 miles in the Border Hills and
Southern Uplands, as well as outlines of a number of long distance walks
that cross the area. All routes illustrated with OS mapping. Published April
05
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Dumfries and Galloway (Ordnance Survey Pathfinder) -
28 varied routes from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes - 9
short walks, 12 moderate and 7 more challenging. Distance, timing,
refreshment stops and advice included. Clear OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale.
Includes Doach Wood, Wigtown, Gretna Green, Rascarrel Bay, Garroch Glen,
Loch Trool, Sweetheart Abbey, Colvend Coast and Merrick. Limited availability. Published May 08
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Island Walks: The Southern Hebrides and Arran, Stephen Whitehorne - This
guide introduces the islands by way of a series of 26 graded walks (easy to
strenuous) of various distances (2-13 miles) which will appeal to walkers of
all ages and experience. Limited availability. Published May 04 Walking Ayrshire, Renfrewshire and Lanarkshire, Mary Welsh and Christine Isherwood. Limited availability. Published March 12.
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25 Walks in Ayrshire
& Arran, Alan Forbes - The 25 Walks books are practical guides and
attractive souvenirs. Written by experienced authors, they can be used with
confidence. The carefully selected local walks are accompanied by
easy-to-use maps and colour photographs. Ayrshire & Arran describes 25 walks
in some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside. On Arran you can explore Machrie Moor or climb to the top of Goatfell, while in Ayrshire you can
enjoy a stroll on the banks of the River Ayr or a walk that takes in a visit
to Culzean Castle. A key point for the walker to note about Ayrshire and
Arran is that both areas are extremely accessible. Transport links are so
good that it is possible to leave Glasgow for Arran in the morning, walk the
length of Holy Isle, and be back in Glasgow that evening. In the words of
the author: 'there is something here for everyone, and I hope that you enjoy
discovering these walks as much as I have.' Limited availability. Published
June 04
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MORE MAPS Galloway Hills (Superwalker S.), Harvey. Published Feb 97
Glasgow Popular Hills (Superwalker), Harvey. Published April 00
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