The Top 20 Attractions in the Southern Uplands Mountains
There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Southern Uplands Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Southern Uplands Mountains is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 25, 2025
The Merrick Summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
Rising from Galloway Forest Park, the first area in the UK to be given Dark Sky Park status, The Merrick is one of the five fingers of the ‘Range of …
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Cairnsmore of Fleet Summit Trig Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
This is a very easy to reach top that is quite varied in terms of terrain. The way up can feel quite long, but the views from the top are …
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Glentress Mountain Bike Centre
Highlight • MTB Park
Amazing facilities for mountain biking, with hire available from Alpine Bikes shop (you can book online at tweedvalleybikehire.com), bike washing and showers, lockers and changing rooms as well as a …
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Culter Fell Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
There is extensive sheep farming and sporting activity in the area, so care should be taken when accessing Culter Fell in the spring or late summer. Please be mindful and …
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Cairnsmore of Carsphairn Summit
Highlight • Climb
This beautiful grassy summit is the tallest in the northern Galloway range. After your short but steep climb, you'll be rewarded with stunning views toward southern Scotland.
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White Coomb Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Glorious views across the Southern Uplands of Scotland at the top of White Coomb hill.
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Dreva Climb
Highlight • Climb
This quiet road to the North of the River Tweed into Broughton avoids the settlements of Bellspool and Drumelzier and Calzeat on the larger road to the South. You'll enjoy wonderful views of the Borderlands hills with little interruption.
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Devil's Beef Tub Climb from Moffat
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
The Devil’s Beef Tub climb from Moffat is a long, scenic ascent into the Southern Uplands, averaging 5% over 7 km with sections reaching 10%. The wide, smooth road rises …
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Peebles Town Centre and Old Parish Church
Highlight • Bridge
Peebles is a delightful Scottish Borders town that is well worth visiting!
Peebles is situated on the beautiful River Tweed and is surrounded by the rolling hills of the Southern …
Peebles is situated on the beautiful River Tweed and is surrounded by the rolling hills of the Southern …
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Innerleithen XC Trail
Highlight • Forest
The red-graded XC trail is fairly short but not to be taken lightly!
A lung-burning switchback climb right from the start to lead you through the trees up to the …
A lung-burning switchback climb right from the start to lead you through the trees up to the …
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