Southern Upland Way — Sections 11–12: Lauder to Cockburnspath
2 days · 33 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Southern Upland Way — Sections 11–12: Lauder to Cockburnspath is known for
Sections 11–12 of Southern Upland Way is an official 53 km point-to-point section from Lauder trail node (OSM node 369583606) to Cockburnspath trail node (OSM node 1129424755).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 269 ft to 4,616 ft over 33 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 13.9 mi · 43%
- Downhill 12.5 mi · 38%
- Flat 6.3 mi · 19%
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 11–12: Lauder to Cockburnspath?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Southern Upland Way — Sections 11–12: Lauder to Cockburnspath scores 14/100, 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 11–12: Lauder to Cockburnspath?
The Southern Upland Way — Sections 11–12: Lauder to Cockburnspath climbs roughly 3,504 ft total — about 106 ft per mile, topping out near 1,460 ft.
Related trails
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.