Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose)
Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 174.1 mi (280.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 18,094 ft (5,515 m)
- Est. Time
- 65 hr 15 min
- High point
- 2,306 ft (703 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Peak: Mulloch Hill 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from start
- Waterfall: Loups of Balshangan 23 mi (37 km) from start
- Shelter: Beehive Bothy 27.8 mi (44.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Laggangairn Standing Stones 28 mi (45 km) from start
- Peak: Craigairie Fell 29.8 mi (48 km) from start
- Historic site: Martyrs' Tomb 46.4 mi (74.6 km) from start
- Peak: Waterside Hill 65 mi (104.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Dalry Motte 66 mi (106.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Alexander Gordon, Covenanter Memorial 66 mi (106.2 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial 66 mi (106.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Stroanfreggan Mote 73.6 mi (118.4 km) from start
- Peak: Benbrack 78.3 mi (126.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Allan's Cairn 81.5 mi (131.1 km) from start
- Shelter: Chalk Memorial Bothy 83.1 mi (133.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Straitstep Mine Adit 102.8 mi (165.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein 102.8 mi (165.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Wanlockhead Beam Engine 102.8 mi (165.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein 103 mi (165.7 km) from start
- Shelter 103.1 mi (165.8 km) from start
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Questions about Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose)
How long is Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose)?
Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose) is 174.1 mi (280.1 km) long. Most people take about 65 hr 15 min. It climbs 18,094 ft (5,515 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,306 ft (703 m).
How hard is Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose)?
Parking at the start, Free. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose)?
Drinking water on the way at 156.1 mi (251.3 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 66 mi (106.3 km), 103.1 mi (165.9 km).
Is Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose) shaded?
Mostly exposed (20% under trees).
What can you do on Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose)?
Port Pantry, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: John Gillespie & Son, 0.2 mi (0.3 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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