Southern Upland Way

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Journey Time:     
15 Days
Distance:    
212 miles (340 km)
Airports:
Prestwick/
Glasgow

Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey Planner (visitbritain.transportdirect.info/visitbritain/en)

Overview

The Southern Upland Way (www.dumgal.gov.uk/dumgal/miniweb.aspx?id=137) is Scotland's 'coast to coast' long distance footpath. It runs 212 miles from Portpatrick on the southwest coast of Scotland to Cockburnspath on the eastern seaboard. The route offers superb and varied walking country, which has inspired writers and poets such as Walter Scott and Hames Hogg.

Day 1: Portpatrick - Castle Kennedy

Portpatrick - Castle Kennedy: 13 miles (21 km)
Totals for Day: 13 miles (21 km)

Portpatrick

The Southern Upland Way starts at the village of Portpatrick on the Mull of Galloway. Situated at the foot of rocky cliffs, Portpatrick looks across 22 miles of Irish Channel to Donaghdee. The heart of the village is the harbour, which is home to the Portpatrick lifeboat.

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Castle Kennedy

The first day of your walk ends in Castle Kennedy. Don't miss Castle Kennedy Gardens, 75 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens set between 2 large lochs. The gardens were created entirely by men and horses. The 14th century Castle Kennedy was destroyed in a fire in 1716, but was replaced by Lochinch Castle, which still stands today.

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