Southern Upland Way — Sections 5–6: Sanquhar to Beattock
2 days · 30.4 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Southern Upland Way — Sections 5–6: Sanquhar to Beattock is known for
Sections 5–6 of Southern Upland Way is an official 46 km point-to-point section from Sanquhar trail node (OSM node 11242741653) to Beattock trail node (OSM node 1410608159).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,204 ft to 7,513 ft over 30.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 16.8 mi · 56%
- Downhill 13.2 mi · 44%
- Flat 0.0 mi · 0%
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 5–6: Sanquhar to Beattock?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Southern Upland Way — Sections 5–6: Sanquhar to Beattock 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 5–6: Sanquhar to Beattock?
The Southern Upland Way — Sections 5–6: Sanquhar to Beattock climbs roughly 5,095 ft total — about 168 ft per mile, topping out near 2,323 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.