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
- 2–4 hrs
- Grid ref
- NT113135
- Parking
- NT063128
- Nearest
- Moffat· Dumfries 40km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
grass moorland 60% · heather slopes 25% · rocky summit 15%
Approach from the A701 layby above the Devil's Beef Tub. Climb directly up the east flank, pathless but straightforward. The rim above the Beef Tub gives the most dramatic line, edging the steep amphitheatre all the way to the summit shelter.
Terrain
Pathless grass and heather. Easy navigation in good weather.
In winter
Featureless dome — winter navigation can be testing.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 35m
- Edinburgh1h 15m
OS maps: OS Explorer 330
Mobile signal: Good signal on summit; EE reliable with clear views to the Borders.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:41
- Sunset
- 21:42
- Civil dawn
- 03:46
- Civil dusk
- 22:37
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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Around Hart Fell on the SCOT network
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Hart Fell — common questions
- How hard is Hart Fell?
- Hart Fell is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 8km with 540m of ascent and takes most walkers 2-4 hours. Terrain: Pathless grass and heather.
- Where do I park for Hart Fell?
- Standard parking is at NT063128 near Moffat. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Hart Fell?
- The standard good-weather months for Hart Fell are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Hart Fell?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Hart Fell?
- Good signal on summit; EE reliable with clear views to the Borders.
- Is Hart Fell safe in winter?
- Featureless dome — winter navigation can be testing.