Southern Upland Way — Sections 3–4: Bargrennan to Sanquhar
2 days · 52.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Southern Upland Way — Sections 3–4: Bargrennan to Sanquhar is known for
Sections 3–4 of Southern Upland Way is an official 84 km point-to-point section from Bargrennan trail node (OSM node 3851389460) to Sanquhar trail node (OSM node 11242741653).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 495 ft to 5,748 ft over 52.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 19.5 mi · 38%
- Downhill 19.8 mi · 38%
- Flat 12.7 mi · 24%
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 3–4: Bargrennan to Sanquhar?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Southern Upland Way — Sections 3–4: Bargrennan to Sanquhar scores 19/100, 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 3–4: Bargrennan to Sanquhar?
The Southern Upland Way — Sections 3–4: Bargrennan to Sanquhar climbs roughly 5,699 ft total — about 109 ft per mile, topping out near 1,883 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.