Dublin-born Fergal fell in love with Scotland as a student, settling there to become a journalist and cycle guidebook writer. In addition to his guides covering Scotland, he has written for the BBC, New Scientist, BBC Countryfile Magazine and many travel publications. Andalusia is a second home.
- Distance: 126 miles (202km)
- Duration: 10 to 12 days
- Start point: Carlisle
- End point: Whithorn (for Part 1)
- Difficulty: A largely flat or undulating route with some hilly farmland and moorland sections
- Suitable for: All levels
The Carlisle to Whithorn section is the most scenic stretch of the Way, a second leg (adding a further ten days' walking and 124 miles/ 198km) continues through Ayrshire and across densely-populated central Scotland and ends on the east coast at South Queensferry, by Edinburgh.
St Ninian’s Way isn’t widely offered as an organised walking holiday, although you might find a specialist operator who can help. Most walkers book their accommodation independently, and you might find B&Bs who can arrange luggage transfer on an ad-hoc basis.
At a glance
Destinations
The Borders
Physical Level
Mild
Duration
10 days
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