Rich in history, dotted with castles & abbeys & strongly identified with Robert the Bruce, Robert Burns & many other historical characters, the county of Dumfries & Galloway is a mecca for cycling, golfing, bird spotting, fishing &, of course, walking. ” Dumfries & Galloway: 40 Coast & Country Walks” provides a taste of every aspect of this large county & offer access to some of the less visited parts of this quiet & beautiful corner of the UK. Every effort has been made to make the walks accessible by public transport & all are intended to be suitable for families.