Hillshaw Head from Tweedhopefoot
A 652 m Donald in Moffat Hills & the Borders, climbed from Tweedhopefoot over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Ascent
- 410 m
- Time
- 2.5–3 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 652 m
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About this walk
Hillshaw Head from Tweedhopefoot is a moderate 6.9 km out-and-back walk with 410 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3 hours. It starts at Tweedhopefoot, A701 (grid reference NT 068 220). It climbs Hillshaw Head (652 m), a Donald.
Hillshaw Head is a 652 m Donald in Moffat Hills & the Borders.
This route starts from Tweedhopefoot, A701 and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass.
Route
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The approach
From Tweedhopefoot, head across the hillside towards Hillshaw Head.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Hillshaw Head.
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Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
652 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Hillshaw Head from Tweedhopefoot take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3 hours for the 6.9 km route, which has 410 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 Tweedhopefoot, A701 (grid reference NT 068 220). 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 moderate. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Hillshaw Head (652 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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