Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose)
About this route
Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose) is a 280.3 km National Hiking hiking route running from Portpatrick to Melrose.
At 280.3 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. At an average walking pace you can expect to complete the route in roughly 62 hours and 17 minutes.
This is a point-to-point route, running from one location to another. Plan ahead for return transport, or consider reversing the route on your way back.
This route is part of the National Walking Network (NWN) — a flagship trail maintained to national standards, often following scenic or historically significant corridors.
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