Mennock Pass

Your legs will get a workout on this loop up into the Lowther Hills from Sanquhar. If you're a railway or history buff, you may want to stop off for a jaunt on the narrow gauge railway or find out more about how the mining industry shaped this unique part of Scotland. In Sanquhar you can buy some distinctive knitwear or stop to experience the otherwordly Crawick Multiverse.

Share this Page

Mennock Pass, Dumfries and Galloway

Route Summary

Distance

32 miles / 52 km
Time

02:45
Ascent

1,903 feet / 580 m
Difficulty Level

Strenuous
Terrain

Mixed
Start Point

Sanquhar
End Point

Sanquhar
How to Get There

This route is accessible via Sanquhar Railway Station
Downloads

Download GPX

Route Map

Gallery

Old Mains Road, Sanquhar — Old Mains Road

Old Mains Fishing sign, Sanquhar — Old Mains Fishing

Start of the Mennock Pass Ascent — Mennock Pass Start

Mennock Water, along the B797 — Mennock Water

Mennock Pass

Cyclist on the Mennock Pass — Mennock Pass

Mennock Pass

Entering Wanlockhead, the highest village in Scotland — Wanlockhead Sign

Wanlockhead Cottages

Leadhills Narrow Gauge Railway

Leadhills Church

Leadhills Cottages

Ascent to Crawfordjohn

Duneaton Water, Crawfordjohn

Lamb along the B740 — I See You

Lamb along the B740 — Fluffball

Two lambs along the B740 — Two Fluffballs

Bluebells

Nuthatch on a mossy tree branch — Nuthatch

Cuckoo-flower

Mennock Pass Ascent Start

Field Trip

Lowther Hill National Air Traffic Services Radar Station — Lowther Hill Death Star

Route Reviews

If you would like to send a review of Mennock Pass cycle route, please email us