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Long trousers rather than shorts are advisable as ticks are most commonly picked up from vegetation along the route. Waterproof trousers or over-trousers are particularly recommended, as soaking wet and tall grasses and other dense vegetation will probably be frequently encountered. Even if it is not raining at the time, overgrown vegetation can remain very wet for a long time after a downpour and the extra leg protection will also help to avoid ticks.

Check the skin frequently for ticks and if found remove them at once, taking care not to leave the mouthparts still attached (a special small tool can be purchased for this purpose).

Completion certificates and SUW badges

Attractive high quality completion certificates are available free of charge to all those who have walked the entire route of the SUW, whether in a single crossing, or as a series of shorter walks. They make excellent mementoes of your achievement and are nice souvenirs of your walking holiday. They are available from the Countryside Ranger Services of either Dumfries & Galloway or the Scottish Borders or via the SUW website (see Appendix D). Certificates for those who have walked only part of the way are also available.