Southern Upland Way — Sections 7–8: Beattock to Traquair
2 days · 32.7 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Southern Upland Way — Sections 7–8: Beattock to Traquair is known for
Sections 7–8 of Southern Upland Way is an official 53 km point-to-point section from Beattock trail node (OSM node 1410608159) to Traquair trail node (OSM node 2381004125).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,024 ft to 5,705 ft over 32.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 10.7 mi · 33%
- Downhill 14.8 mi · 46%
- Flat 7.0 mi · 22%
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 7–8: Beattock to Traquair?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Southern Upland Way — Sections 7–8: Beattock to Traquair scores 17/100, 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 7–8: Beattock to Traquair?
The Southern Upland Way — Sections 7–8: Beattock to Traquair climbs roughly 4,505 ft total — about 138 ft per mile, topping out near 1,742 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.