Adventure On Foot

Section 2 of 3, Romans and Reivers Route

UK 028.02

Kinnelhead to Eskdalemuir

18.5 miles (29.7 km).

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Up and down

About 759 m of climbing and 777 m of descent; highest point 542 m.

StartHighest point 542 mFinish, 18 miles

Getting there

The section starts at Kinnelhead. Car parks, stations and bus stops near the start are still to be added.

Directions to the start

Getting back

The section finishes at Eskdalemuir. Stations and bus stops near the finish:

Bus stops
Kitty Knowe, 160 m from the finish. DirectionsSamye Ling Tibetan Centre, 510 m from the finish. Directions

What to expect

Underfoot: gravel and tracks 61%, paved or flagged 31%.

About 30% on roads with traffic.

On the way: 5 gates.

Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 197 m in a kilometre, 18.1 km in.

From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.

Something wrong or missing?

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