The line is OpenStreetMap's mapping of the route (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), via Waymarked Trails, with heights from a 30 m terrain model. Check the current official route before a long trip: diversions and permitted paths change. See the source.
Stages
A suggested split into 4 days of about 21 km (13 mi). Each day ends at the town or village on the way nearest to an equal share of the distance, or at a hotel or hostel where there is none. These are not the official stages: check where you can stay before you book.
- Day 1 Ae to Easter Earshaig 20 km · 20 km from the start
- Day 2 Easter Earshaig to open country (no village near) 22 km · 42 km from the start
- Day 3 Open country to Craik 23 km · 65 km from the start
- Day 4 Craik to Martinshouse 19.3 km · 84 km from the start
Start and finish
Start: near Ae, Dumfries and Galloway. 55.19492, -3.59825
Finish: near Martinshouse, Scottish Borders. 55.42149, -2.82474
Places to stay
Rooms in the towns and villages along the way:
- Ae, Dumfries and Galloway · The start Booking.com → Expedia →
- Easter Earshaig, Dumfries and Galloway · After day 1 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Craik, Scottish Borders · After day 3 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Martinshouse, Scottish Borders · The finish Booking.com → Expedia →
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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line comes from the source named under the map and the heights from a terrain model, so treat the figures as a guide. Check for diversions before you go, take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.
