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Cauldcleuch Head

Cauldcleuch Head is a 618m (2030ft) Donald in Scottish Borders, in the Borders region of Scotland. As a Donald — a hill over 2,000 feet in the Scottish Lowlands — it is part of Percy Donald\'s classic list of the Southern Uplands\' finest summits.

Quick facts

Height
618m/ 2030ft
Distance
12 km
Ascent
464 m
Time
3.2 hrs
Grid ref
NT456006
Nearest city
Edinburgh

Best time of year

  • Jan
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Getting there

  • Glasgow2h 17m
  • Edinburgh2h 48m

OS maps: OS Landranger 79