Hiking round the north of The Rhins is a challenge. The coastal path is still under development, so most walkers choose an inland route. It’s also a huge distance round to Stranraer, including the busy A718. I’ve planned a compromise

The Rhins are so lush, with endless rolling green hills, each topped with a wind turbine, whirring round on another blustery day. I can’t help thinking of telly tubby land. Quiet roads lead to Clanyard, before heading cross-country to Port

The plan for the week is to hike round the hammer-headed Rhins of Galloway before following the Ayrshire Coastal Path north to Ardrossan, where there is a good rail connection to Glasgow. It’s challenging but will allow me to return

I’m woken at 4am by the wind roaring off the sea. A bracing stroll down to the water’s edge is followed by a leisurely breakfast — my first test of the Expedition Foods range: granola with raspberries, which is delicious.

There’s little to see in the early morning mist and rain, so I follow the road to Garlieston rather than the coastal path. It also shaves a little off the challenging 30 miles planned for the day. The village is

I woke up just in time, as the wind is blowing rain into the tent through the open flap, which is quickly closed. I’m in no hurry today, so read for a bit until the rain eases off — The

The passing juggernauts failed to wake me, so it’s a bit of a late start. One of the reasons for enduring the A75 is to visit the two Neolithic burial tombs at Cairn Holy, dramatically situated in the hills at

The hillside campsite offers a sweeping morning view across the Kirkcudbright rooftops as the sun struggles to break through the clouds. There are rabbits everywhere, clearly comfortable with campers. I’m lucky to be here. My Sunday journey from home was