Cicerone publishes guidebooks for long distance walks and treks, day walks, family walks, scrambling, climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering, cycling guides, hill and mountain skills and outdoor photography. Cicerone's aim is to inspire you, and to provide the information needed to enable you to plan and enjoy your favourite outdoor activity, whether in the British Isles or overseas.
Publisher's Information 2026
The Southern Upland Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails and the UK’s most remote waymarked long-distance path. Divided into 14 manageable daily stages, the comprehensive Cicerone guidebook provides route summaries, a stage-by-stage planning itinerary, and practical advice to help you walk the trail in its entirety or in shorter sections.
Guidance is provided on accommodation and public transport links, especially at key points like Beattock/Moffat, and on strategies for both backpacking and supported walking, making the Southern Upland Way accessible to walkers of all levels.
Navigate the Southern Upland Way confidently with Ordnance Survey (OS) Landranger (1:50,000) maps, downloadable GPX files, and detailed stage-by-stage breakdowns. Each section begins with a summary table of distances and highlights, ensuring you’re well prepared for every day’s adventure.
