Talla Cleuch Head from Talla Linnfoots
A 691 m Donald in Moffat Hills & the Borders, climbed from Talla Linnfoots over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 390 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 691 m
Drag along the profile to see where you are on the map.
Offline navigation is coming in the TRXO app. Hear when it launches.
Route mapped on from OpenStreetMap paths, with heights from EU-DEM terrain data; not yet checked on the ground by TRXO. Added to TRXO on . For planning only: always navigate with an up-to-date map such as OS Explorer or Harvey. How we make our routes.
About this walk
Talla Cleuch Head from Talla Linnfoots is a moderate 2.2 km out-and-back walk with 390 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Talla Linnfoots (grid reference NT 130 209). It climbs Talla Cleuch Head (691 m), a Donald.
At 691 m (2,267 ft), Talla Cleuch Head is one of the Donalds of Moffat Hills & the Borders.
From Talla Linnfoots, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass.
Route
-
1
The approach
From Talla Linnfoots, head across the hillside towards Talla Cleuch Head.
-
2
The summit
Climb to the summit of Talla Cleuch Head.
-
3
Return
Retrace your steps to the start.
Summit
691 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Talla Cleuch Head from Talla Linnfoots take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 2.2 km route, which has 390 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 Talla Linnfoots (grid reference NT 130 209). 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?
- Talla Cleuch Head (691 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).
Walked this? Tell the next walker
No reviews, condition reports, walkers' photos or trip reports for this walk yet. Yours would be the first.
