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Donald · Southern Uplands

Hart Fell

Twin of White Coomb across the Moffat Hills, with the famous Devil's Beef Tub on its western flank — the steep amphitheatre that hid Border reivers and their stolen cattle.

Quick facts

Height
808m/ 2651ft
Distance
8 km
Ascent
540 m
Time
3.5 hrs
Difficulty
2 / 5
Grid ref
NT113135
Nearest city
Moffat

Standard route

Approach from the A701 layby above the Devil's Beef Tub. Climb directly up the east flank, pathless but straightforward.

Terrain

Pathless grass and heather. Easy navigation in good weather.

In winter

Featureless dome — winter navigation can be testing.

Best time of year

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Getting there

  • Glasgow2h 35m
  • Edinburgh1h 15m

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