Swatte Fell and Under Saddle Yoke
2 Donalds in Moffat Hills & the Borders, climbed together from Capplegill.
- Distance
- 11.7 km
- Ascent
- 960 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 745 m
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About this walk
Swatte Fell and Under Saddle Yoke is a hard 11.7 km circular walk with 960 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Capplegill, A708 (grid reference NT 145 098). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Under Saddle Yoke at 745 m.
Swatte Fell and Under Saddle Yoke are Donalds in Moffat Hills & the Borders, close enough to climb together. The higher, Under Saddle Yoke, reaches 745 m (2,444 ft).
This route starts from Capplegill, A708 and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Capplegill, head across the hillside towards Swatte Fell.
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2
The summits
Climb Swatte Fell, then continue to Under Saddle Yoke.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
730 m
745 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Swatte Fell and Under Saddle Yoke take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 11.7 km route, which has 960 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 Capplegill, A708 (grid reference NT 145 098). 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?
- Under Saddle Yoke (745 m, Donald); Swatte Fell (730 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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