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Nuns on the Run! Sunday 3 August 2008 in aid of Ayrshire Hospice. The hills will be alive with the sound of music with our charity walk to the top of Goat Fell, Arran. For further details email nunsontherun2008@yahoo.co.uk or 'phone Eileen Frater on 01292 265618

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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE

Short Walks - Glasgow, Jarrold - 20 easy-to-follow walks for the whole family. The routes range from 1½ to 5½ miles in length. Ordnance Survey mapping throughout. Points of interest for children, as well as refreshment stops, public facilities and transport.

Short Walks - Glasgow

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.'

25 Walks: Ayrshire and Arran

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.

Pathfinder Guide: Glasgow, the Clyde Valley, Ayrshire and Arran Walks

50 Walks in Glasgow & South-West Scotland, AA Publishing -  A variety of mostly mapped walks to suit both the casual walker and the more serious hiker are contained in this illustrated guide. Detailed maps include information on the route - scenery, distance, terrain, places of interest - together with dog-friendly walks. Special features include: an introductory location map indicating the starting point of every walk; a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets; places to visit along the way; refreshment information; and a "what to look for" panel featuring more specific detail of urban and industrial heritage, flora and fauna.

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.

Pathfinder Guide: Dumfries & Galloway

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.

Walking in the Isle of Arran: Complete Guide to Scotland in Miniature (Cicerone British Mountains S.)

Forty-Four Walks on the Isle of Arran, Mary Welsh.

Rambles in Arran, TCR Brotchie. 

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.

THE BORDER COUNTRY - A Walker's Guide

Border Pubs and Inns - a Walker's Guide, Alan Hall - 53 short walks based around pubs and inns, complete with details of food, beers, access for children etc.

Southern Uplands - 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.

 

The Southern Upland Way,  Anthony Burton - A Recreational Path Guide to the Southern Upland Way which crosses Scotland from coast to coast. Features include 1:25000 Ordnance Survey maps for each section of the route, information and advice on public transport, details of Tourist Information offices, and a list of walkers organizations.

The Southern Upland Way

For More on The Southern Upland Way - See Long Distance Paths

Ayrshire Coast, Dane Love - The Ayrshire coast has it all. Magnificent scenery. Golden beaches. Perennially popular seaside resorts. World-class golf courses. Picturesque fishing villages. Outstanding visitor attractions. And a long history full of dramatic stories, lore and legend. Discover it all in the company of best selling local author Dane Love, an acknowledged expert on the county. Illustrated throughout by his detailed maps and line drawings, the book will be an invaluable guide for the walker, cyclist or motorist. Or for anyone who just wants to know more about a fascinating part of Scotland.

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25 Walks: Dumfries & Galloway, Tom Prentice - 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.

25 WALKS: Dumfries & Galloway

Exploring Galloway: A Series of Historical Walks, Michael Ansell.

Walks in Dumfries and Galloway, Mary Welsh and Christine Isherwood. Limited availability.

 

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.

ISBN: 9781852841683 - Walking in the Galloway Hills

25 Walks:  In and Around Glasgow, Alan Forbes - A range of walks with full colour photographs and maps. The walks range from parks such as Kelvingrove and Glasgow Green to challenging moorland and mountain routes. The walks range in length from 2 to 11 miles.

25 WALKS: In and Around Glasgow

One Hundred Hill Walks Around Glasgow, John Chalmers -  A guide to 100 hill walks around Glasgow. A detailed map of every walk comes complete with Ordnance Survey references, making the guides both highly informative and simple to use.

ISBN: 9781851585366 - One Hundred Hill Walks Around Glasgow

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.

 

Walks in the Moffat Hills and the Lowthers, Jim Manson - Description of 33 walks in the hills of Southern Scotland with background historical notes on the area and a map for each walk.

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Galloway Hills (Superwalker S.), Harvey.

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Arran (Superwalker), Harvey.

Glasgow Popular Hills (Superwalker), Harvey

 

 

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