Section 9 of 12, Southern Upland Way
UK 013.09
Traquair to Melrose
17.9 miles (28.9 km).
Up and down
About 915 m of climbing and 989 m of descent; highest point 522 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Traquair.
- Car parks
- OSPG NASB 27 - Traquair and Minch Moor, 90 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 680 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 750 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Melrose. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Gibson Park, 350 m from the finish. DirectionsWeirhill Place, 390 m from the finish. DirectionsWright's Chiropractor, 400 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 28%, paved or flagged 17%, earth, rock and mud 9%; the rest (46%) isn't recorded.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 8 gates.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 138 m in a kilometre, 1.2 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.