The Sir Walter Scott Way is a 92 mile / 148 kilometre or 94 mile / 151 kilometre cross-country walk
between Moffat in South Central Scotland to Cockburnspath on the South
East Scottish Coastline. It runs through lowland valleys, by lochs and
reservoirs, alongside the River Tweed and its tributories, over
several Corbetts and through communities steeped in history and interest.
Along its length there are numerous connections with
Sir Walter Scott,
one of Scotland's greatest writers. It was indeed this countryside that
inspired many of his great poems and novels, and where he spent a very large
part of his life.
The Way follows for a significant length the waymarked line of the eastern half of the
Southern Upland Way and as such it is not a totally unique route. However
the way was defined with a specific historical connection as well as a distance and accessibility
that suit the growing number of walkers undertaking 5 to 7 day
long-distance walking routes.
The Way passes through some of Scotlands most attractive, varied but also under sold countryside. There will be a warm welcome provided to all who come and great Border hospitality offered.
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This website is sponsored by:-
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Located next to beautiful Dryburgh Abbey, the final resting place of Sir Walter Scott, and near to Scott's View, one of
the greatest views in the Border Countryside.
