The Black Hope Trail

An almighty trek over a horseshoe-shaped walking loop with the most spectacular views

Date Saturday 27 September

Timing 8.15am-3.30pm

Length 10 miles

Ascent 3,277ft

Difficulty level Strenuous

Leader Robert Meiklem

Cost £16

Meet at Upper Annandale Parish Church (registration centre)

This is a challenging walk and must only be attempted by very fit hill walkers who are appropriately equipped.

This strenuous walk of ten miles starts from Black Hope in Moffat Water Valley.

Once you reach the top of Black Hope Valley, the route undulates over several hills around this horseshoe shaped walking loop.

You will be taken by minibus to the start of the trail where the route rises from the valley floor up to Saddle Yoke, continuing on towards Hart Fell Rig and on to the trig point at the summit of Hart Fell.

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The Black Hope Trail

An almighty trek over a horseshoe-shaped walking loop with spectacular views

Date Saturday 27 September

Timing 8.15am-3.30pm

Length 10 miles

Ascent 2,755ft

Difficulty level Strenuous

Leader Robert Meiklem

Cost £16

Meet at Upper Annandale Parish Church (registration centre)

This is a challenging walk and must only be attempted by very fit hill walkers who are appropriately equipped.

This is a strenuous walk of 10 miles starting from Black Hope in Moffat Water Valley.

Once you reach the top of Black Hope valley, the route undulates over several hills around this horseshoe shaped walking loop.

BOOK THIS WALK

You will be rewarded with fine views across Black Hope valley and towards the Ettrick hills from several points along the walk.

From the trig point on Hart Fell, the route continues around the valley to Swatte Fell and descends to the road via Hang Gill and back to the start point. The minibus will return us to Moffat.

Top tip This is an all-day walk so please bring a packed lunch, all-weather gear and suitable footwear as the ground can be boggy in places.

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MEET THE WALK LEADERS

Robert Meiklem

MEET THE WALK LEADERS

This is Robert...

Locals will know Robert as a trainer at the Gym at Moffat but in his spare time he's an avid hill walker. He's started building a YouTube channel on his hiking and camping adventures. Being from Moffat, he loves exploring Moffat's hills and is looking forward to introducing new walkers to them.