inverness - carlisle

Moderate - Challenging

After a short, easy section to Culloden, there's a steady climb towards the open moors of Strath Dearne. Without losing too much height, the route follows Strath Spey with the Cairngorms to the east. Drumochter Pass is the difficult part but after that this far northern section gives some respite. There's a dip into Aberfoyle and it's pretty easy going through Glasgow and on to Ayr. The southern leg of the route heads through Galloway Forest Park which presents a few climbs but it's worth it - and the Sustrans map gives a choice of route there too. The final section hugs the Solway Firth and a very easy, flat end to the route.