DUMFRIESSHIRE DALES: 40 FAVOURITE WALKS (PB)

The three Dumfriesshire dales of Nithsdale, Annandale and Eskdale take in heather-clad hills, linns with tumbling waterfalls, babbling rivers and ever-shifting merse. Despite being bisected by the M74, these dales were known better by the Victorians than they are today. Whether it's a morning exploring Scotland’s highest village, an afternoon paddling the shores of the Solway or an evening gazing at star-filled skies, this hand-picked selection of 40 walks will reveal the hidden treasures of the area.