Date Saturday 27 September
Timing 9am-4pm
Length 6 miles
Ascent 1,968ft
Difficulty level Strenuous
Leader Andy Tunnicliffe
Cost £15
Meet at St Andrew's Church (registration centre)
This is a challenging walk and must only be attempted by very fit hill walkers who are appropriately equipped.
At 2,650ft, Hart Fell is the highest point in the surrounding hills of Moffat. Its most impressive feature is the deep sculptured glacial glen of Black Hope to the east of the summit.
The walk takes the more gentle ascent from the west. Having been dropped off at the junction to Old Newton Farm, our route takes the track through the valley to the wooden bridge that crosses the Lochan Burn.
Date Saturday 27 September
Timing 9am-4pm (including time for lunch, refreshments and transport)
Length 6 miles
Ascent 1,968ft
Difficulty level Strenuous
Leader Andy Tunnicliffe
Cost £16
Meet at St Andrew's Church (registration centre)
This is a challenging walk and must only be attempted by very fit hillwalkers who are appropriately equipped.
At 2,650ft, Hart Fell is the highest point in the surrounding hills of Moffat. Its most impressive feature is the deep sculptured glacial glen of Black Hope to the east of the summit.
The walk takes the more gentle ascent from the west. Having been dropped off at the junction to Old Newton Farm, our route takes the track through the valley to the wooden bridge that crosses the Lochan Burn.
From that point, we commence the lung-busting 1,968ft climb via Billscleuch Moor to the Hall Fell Trig Point. Here we will take a well-earned break and simply enjoy the views.
The return journey takes the more sedate descent along the ridge line southwest via Arthur's Seat, allowing walkers to enjoy the stunning scenery.
Eventually, we arrive back at the community hall, having completed the six-mile challenge.
Transport is included to take us back to town.
Top tip This is an all-day walk so you may want to bring a packed lunch
Andy has always enjoyed the escapism of hill walking. He spent a week in Norway obtaining his military group leaders qualification while serving in the Army. The services being big on adventure training meant he could walk Bavaria on her majesty's time! On returning to the UK he became a volunteer instructor with the sea cadets and unfortunately his qualification, despite the high standard set by the military, was not recognised in ‘civvie street’, so he re-took the walk leaders course this time spread over two weekends in the Yorkshire Dales, a beautiful part of the world. He revisited the Dales many times and of course took up the Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge. Nearer to home he walked the Derbyshire Peak District. As you are about to discover the hills around Moffat offer their own stunning views of the world with a very unique and fascinating history.
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