Capel Fell and Croft Head
2 Grahams in Moffat Hills & the Borders, climbed together from Potburn.
- Distance
- 13.6 km
- Ascent
- 640 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 678 m
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About this walk
Capel Fell and Croft Head is a hard 13.6 km circular walk with 640 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Potburn (grid reference NT 189 092). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Capel Fell at 678 m.
Capel Fell and Croft Head are Grahams in Moffat Hills & the Borders, close enough to climb together. The higher, Capel Fell, reaches 678 m (2,225 ft).
From Potburn, tracks and paths lead most of the way, and the last climb is over rougher hill ground. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Potburn, follow the path and tracks towards Capel Fell.
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2
The summits
Climb Capel Fell, then continue to Croft Head.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
678 m
636 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Capel Fell and Croft Head take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 13.6 km route, which has 640 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Potburn (grid reference NT 189 092). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Capel Fell (678 m, Graham, Donald); Croft Head (636 m, Graham, Donald).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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