Description
Southern Scotland’s open hills and valleys.
The Scottish Borders feature a landscape of rivers, pastures, forests, and ridges, offering numerous hiking opportunities without needing to travel to the Highlands. This guide focuses on five areas, highlighting the variations between them. It is well-suited for those wishing to explore the region through multiple day hikes while also allowing time for villages and other sites along the routes between starting points.
Forty-five day hikes and one longer connecting route.
Coverage includes the Cheviots, Tweeddale, Ettrick Hills, Moffat Hills, and Manor Hills. The selection blends lower and higher routes, with variations allowing for personal customization. A longer route also provides an alternative for those seeking a more continuous journey, rather than returning to the same accommodation after each individual hike in the different areas.
Maps and route information with multiple options.
Descriptions and maps provide a basis for following trails and comparing potential hikes. Practical information supports the choice of starting points and execution, while variations allow for adjusting the day’s plan. This guide is therefore useful both when planning a first holiday in the region and when seeking new combinations in an area already somewhat familiar.
Consider distance and visibility on the heights.
The rounded hills may appear straightforward, but long distances and indistinct connections require careful planning on some routes. Poor visibility can make navigation more challenging, especially off clear trails. This guide is suitable for experienced hikers who wish to choose between various difficulty levels and use descriptions, maps, and current weather information together to find a suitable hiking day throughout their stay in the area.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wished to share their thorough knowledge of routes – a tradition that continues to shape the publisher’s books on walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Ronald Turnbull. English language. 256 pages. First edition, published in 2020. ISBN 9781786310118.
