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."