Cramalt Craig, Pykestone Hill and Dollar Law
3 Donalds in Moffat Hills & the Borders, climbed together from Meggethead.
- Distance
- 23.1 km
- Ascent
- 1030 m
- Time
- 7–9.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 830 m
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About this walk
Cramalt Craig, Pykestone Hill and Dollar Law is a hard 23.1 km circular walk with 1,030 m of ascent, taking 7 to 9.5 hours. It starts at Meggethead (grid reference NT 195 231). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Cramalt Craig at 830 m.
Cramalt Craig, Pykestone Hill and Dollar Law are Donalds in Moffat Hills & the Borders, close enough to climb together. The highest, Cramalt Craig, reaches 830 m (2,724 ft).
From Meggethead, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start. It's a long day: many people cycle any track at the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Meggethead, head across the hillside towards Cramalt Craig.
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The summits
Climb Cramalt Craig, then continue to Pykestone Hill and Dollar Law.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
Questions about this walk
- How long does Cramalt Craig, Pykestone Hill and Dollar Law take?
- Most walkers take 7–9.5 hours for the 23.1 km route, which has 1,030 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 Meggethead (grid reference NT 195 231). 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. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Cramalt Craig (830 m, Donald); Dollar Law (817 m, Donald); Pykestone Hill (737 m, 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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