
The Southern Upland Way
Official Guide
Roger Smith(Author)
Mercat Press
3rd Edition
Published on 18. October 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
212 pages
978-1-84183-077-3 (ISBN)
Description
Opened in 1984, the Southern Upland Way was Britain's first official coast-to-coast footpath. In its 212-mile route across southern Scotland it crosses a remarkable variety of scenery, from coastal cliffs at Portpatrick on the west coast, through the wild uplands around Lowther Hill, to the fertile glens by St. Mary's Loch and Traquair, and ending in the east at Cockburnspath. In its 21st year, the authorities who support and maintain the Way are working hard to develop new ways for walkers to enjoy the route, particularly in making it easier to tackle short sections rather than seeing it as a simple end-to-end trek. The complete route remains an exhilirating challenge for the serious walker, but now 64 short walks have also been created which take the Way as their starting point. These are a few kilometres each, suited to a variety of abilities, and are an ideal introduction to the interest and beauty of the southern countryside. This completely revised edition of the "Official Guide" includes the details of all the Short Walks, and these are also shown on the two specially commisioned maps of the Way which accompany the Guide.
Walkers will return to consult the Guide and maps again and again - as often as they return to the wonderful country of Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
Walkers will return to consult the Guide and maps again and again - as often as they return to the wonderful country of Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
Reviews / Votes
'With the inclusion of the short walks, the author presents a perfect opportunity for you to savour the superb landscape of the Southern Upland Way' * Strider * 'This beautifully illustrated and practical walkers' companion sets out everything a visitor can expect to find along the way to Cockburnspath on the Borders' east coast, including places of interest and historical facts' * Dumfries and Galloway Standard *More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
full colour photographs & maps throughout
Dimensions
Height: 136 mm
Width: 220 mm
Weight
583 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84183-077-3 (9781841830773)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Scottish Natural Heritage
The Southern Upland Way
Book
04/2002
2nd Edition
Mercat Press
€38.59
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Person
Roger Smith is an experienced walker and writer. He was the editor of TGO magazine for nine years and has written many books on the outdoors.