Annandale Way

United Kingdom

Kit Carruthers

Worth knowing

The Annandale Way runs for a length of 87 kilometers through United Kingdom.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 4 days to walk the Annandale Way.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

Facts about Annandale Way

Difficulty

demanding

Length

87 km

Elevation gain

1.250 m

Elevation loss

1.350 m

Highest Point

496 m

Lowest Point

0 m

Round Trip?

Walk in both directions?

Yes

87 km

1.250 m

1.350 m

496 m

0 m

You have the following accommodation options on the Annandale Way

in a tent/tarp

Solitude on the Annandale Way

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

The best time to hike the Annandale Way is:

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Arrival to the Annandale Way

You will arrive via Glasgow International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure from the Annandale Way

Departure is via Glasgow International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Zug. Takes about 3 hours.

Matthew Jackson

Useful links to the Annandale Way

Official website of the trail
The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
You can find a PDF with further information here:

Our recommendation for hiking maps and hiking guides to the Annandale Way

Map and elevation profile of the Annandale Way

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