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 A couple of sections do not pass a shop en route, so it is advisable to stock up on the day's provisions before setting out.

 A couple of alternative routes, as well as optional detours, are marked on the relevant maps within the book.

Timing

Route information boxes list the approximate times that you can expect routes to take. These are based on the abilities of a reasonably fit walker and take into account mileage, the difficulty of the terrain and the level of ascent and descent. Some of the routes cross rough, uneven ground, which can significantly slow your progress, so give yourself enough time to complete each route and consider the weather conditions and how much daylight you can expect at different seasons in the year. Ensure you take into account variables such as rest stops and time taken for photographs. As can be expected of coastal walking, the tide can also play its part in considering how long each route will take to complete.

Weather vanes near the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum depict the poet's greatest works, such as Tam o' Shanter (Day 4)