The main aim is enjoyment; we hope that in addition visitors and locals will learn something of this beautiful area of Scotland. These rules are to ensure your safety and enjoyment and we ask that you respect them at all times.

1. All walks will be led by experienced leaders. On the more demanding walks the walk leaders will be members of the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. On the shorter walks the guides may be local historians, Wildlife Rangers or enthusiasts who will discuss the history, wildlife, etc of the area as you walk.

2. On the hill walks you must wear proper walking boots and clothing and carry your own waterproofs and sufficient food for the duration of the walk. On other walks, excepting only the Toddlers' Walk and the Newton Stewart Town Walk, you are advised to wear walking boots and be prepared for all kinds of weather.

3. Walkers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

4. Please note that dogs are not allowed. This is in line with policy elsewhere.

5. When you are out walking, please observe the Country Code and respect the life and work of the countryside.

6. There is a variable charge per person to help offset our costs. The cost of the walk depends upon the use of buses or other factors which affect our costs. We strive to keep these charges to a minimum. Children 15 years and under are welcome to walk free of charge.

7. Booking is essential; when you book you will be informed either that a place is reserved for you or advising you of which walks still have places available. It will be strictly 'first come, first served'. Unless you make contact with us in advance you will probably not get your first choice. All walks start at the same location so that the organisers will try to find a space for you.

8. Accommodation can also be located on-line, using a link from our website

9. Walk Leaders reserve the right to decline taking walkers whom they consider to be inadequately equipped or who they have reason to believe may not be able to complete the route. This condition is in the interests of safety. Walkers safety is our priority at all times.

10. Each walker is responsible for their own safety, and the organisers do not accept responsibility for any injury, howsoever caused.
Walkers will be required to sign a suitable disclaimer at the point of registration.

11. The organisers retain the right to alter walk routes and/or withdraw routes from the programme without notice. Watch the website or Sign up for our Newsletter to keep up to date.