Southern Upland Way 2: Castle Kennedy to Bargrennan

This long stage starts in pleasant parkland, then crosses farmland to enter wilder, remoter country with moorland and massive coniferous forests. The stage can be split after 15 kilometres and accommodation found in the little village of New Luce.Terrain - Much of the walking is on roads and forest tracks but there are some rough forest rides and moorland paths where care is needed to stay on the route, especially in mist. Off roads the going can be very wet in places.Grade 2Distance 43km (26.7 miles)Ascent 588m (1929ft)