Southern Upland Way — Sections 1–2: Portpatrick to Bargrennan
2 days · 40.5 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Southern Upland Way — Sections 1–2: Portpatrick to Bargrennan is known for
Sections 1–2 of Southern Upland Way is an official 64.5 km point-to-point section from Portpatrick trail node (OSM node 732684176) to Bargrennan trail node (OSM node 3851389460).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 66 ft to 3,120 ft over 40.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 16.4 mi · 41%
- Downhill 17.1 mi · 42%
- Flat 6.9 mi · 17%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Southern Upland Way — Sections 1–2: Portpatrick to Bargrennan?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Southern Upland Way — Sections 1–2: Portpatrick to Bargrennan scores 13/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Southern Upland Way — Sections 1–2: Portpatrick to Bargrennan?
The Southern Upland Way — Sections 1–2: Portpatrick to Bargrennan climbs roughly 2,913 ft total — about 72 ft per mile, topping out near 1,010 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.