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 Although the Dordogne is not usually as hot as the south of France, in summer you will need to take plenty of water and sunscreen.

 It is advisable not to deviate from the marked path – if there is a shortcut it is usually shown on the map.

 If you are walking alone, always tell someone where you are going.

 Do not pass any barrier indicating ‘Propriété Privée’ unless the walk description indicates that this is permitted.

 Even if the day looks hot and fine, take waterproof clothing as the weather can be changeable.

 Remember to walk on the left-hand side of the road in order to face oncoming traffic.

 Shut all gates and barriers that you go through.

 Do not light matches or make a fire, especially when it has been dry.

 Do not pick the wild flowers but leave them for others to enjoy.

 Take your litter home with you.

Using this guide

The 35 walks in this guidebook are grouped into four sections, around the towns of Bergerac, Lalinde, Sarlat and Souillac. Each section starts with an introduction to the area covered in the walks that follow, with a few towns and villages mentioned as convenient places to stay. At the beginning of the route description for each walk there is a box giving a range of useful information: the start and finish of the walk; distance; total ascent and maximum altitude; grading and an approximation of time (see further below); the relevant IGN maps; access information to reach the start point; and signposting encountered on the walk. This information is also summarised in a route summary table in Appendix A. Throughout the route descriptions place names and features that are shown on the map are highlighted in bold.