Hudderstone from Culter Water Head
A 626 m Donald in Moffat Hills & the Borders, climbed from Culter Water Head over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 310 m
- Time
- 1.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 626 m
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About this walk
Hudderstone from Culter Water Head is a moderate 3.1 km out-and-back walk with 310 m of ascent, taking about 1.5 hours. It starts at Culter Water Head (grid reference NT 037 276). It climbs Hudderstone (626 m), a Donald.
Hudderstone rises to 626 m in Moffat Hills & the Borders, high enough to be a Donald.
From Culter Water Head, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass.
Route
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The approach
From Culter Water Head, head across the hillside towards Hudderstone.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Hudderstone.
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Return
Retrace your steps to the start.
Summit
626 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Hudderstone from Culter Water Head take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–1.5 hours for the 3.1 km route, which has 310 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 Culter Water Head (grid reference NT 037 276). 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?
- Hudderstone (626 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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