A little after the event but what the heck

I walked this in spring of this year (2011) backpacking and it certainly ticks most of your boxes, if not all of them. It is never going to be as spectacular as say the West Highland Way, but it certainly has its moments, and the thought put into the route (I walked via Lochmaben) has been superb. It is a young trail with bags of potential and the locals are enthusiastic and proud to have it on their doorstep. My one real criticism – yes, a little too much road walking in places, but that is to be expected in an area with few recognised public rights of way.

The way has a good mix of upland, river walking and many parts that are reminiscant of the Dales Way. It is just a good all rounder.

There is plenty of accomodation on route, and campsites are easy to find en-route also.

This is a trail that deserves to take off – wether it will remains to be seen.

Kind regards

Aaron

Well done on completing the Annandale Way and I am pleased to hear the way marking is up to scratch. I haven’t managed to get down to do the walk yet but it is high up on my list.

Regards
Neil