The Southern Upland Way
The Southern Upland Way is Britain's
first official coast-to-coast long distance footpath.
Starting at Portpatrick in the west with views across the water to Ireland
you'll travel the breadth of Dumfries & Galloway, through
the Galloway, Lowther and Moffat hills before heading into the
Scottish Borders where the Way concludes on the North Sea cliffs
at Cockburnspath.
If you're not sure about committing to such a long route
you can try out one of the 15 manageable sections or a selection
of the short walks which suit a range of abilities and ages.
From families with children to experienced walkers, with walks
from a mile and a half to up to twenty miles, experiencing the
Southern Upland Way landscape is only as daunting as you want
it to be. Take a look at some shorter route ideas via the "search for a route" map on the left hand side and simply enter Southern upland way as a key word.
Although long established the Southern Upland Way is still undiscovered
by many enthusiasts, but offers superb and varied walking country
across the dramatic landscape of southern Scotland. Waymarked
throughout its length, the Southern Upland Way provides a real
challenge for the experienced walker, taking between ten and
twenty days, with over 80 summits rising above 2,000 feet.
For further information about The SUW,click here to go to mini-site www.thesuw.com
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| Southern Upland Waymerks
On therteen hills stand thirteen kirsts,
On therteen kists sit hoards o' merks,
From ilka kist tak ane awa',
Bear on the merk, wha' kens ha' far.
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