White Coomb from Saddle Yoke
An 822 m Corbett in Moffat Hills & the Borders, climbed from Saddle Yoke.
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 630 m
- Time
- 2.5–3.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 822 m
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About this walk
White Coomb from Saddle Yoke is a moderate 7 km out-and-back walk with 630 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It starts at Saddle Yoke, A708 (grid reference NT 183 142). It climbs White Coomb (822 m), a Corbett.
White Coomb rises to 822 m in Moffat Hills & the Borders, high enough to be a Corbett.
This route starts from Saddle Yoke, A708 and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top.
Route
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The approach
From Saddle Yoke, follow the path and tracks towards White Coomb.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of White Coomb.
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Return
Return the same way.
Summit
822 m
On the way
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Grey Mare's TailWaterfall · 100 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does White Coomb from Saddle Yoke take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3.5 hours for the 7 km route, which has 630 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 Saddle Yoke, A708 (grid reference NT 183 142). 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. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- White Coomb (822 m, Corbett, 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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