Borders Corbett: HART FELL (808m) & THE DEVIL’S BEEFTUB Grade B+

HART FELL (808m) & THE DEVIL’S BEEFTUB Grade B+ OS Sheet 78 Grid Ref:113135 Ascent: 800m, 14k, 5-6h Depart: Ericstane on A710 north of moffat, 10.00 Organiser: Paul Harrison Depart: 1000 Ericstane on the minor road out of Moffat at the north end of the town where the A701 bears left just before it crosses the river Annan. There is parking outside the village hall or in the car park on the right a little further up the road. https://maps.app.goo.gl/fZQ8nwvGy74uHuT98?gst=ic We ascend the SW ridge of Hart Fell to the summit, then descend E and up onto Whitehope Knowe and over the undulating ridge to the top of the ‘Devil’s Beeftub’ (you will see why it is called that when you get there!). Vertigo sufferers may find the initial part of the descent to Gorehead crossing the steep hillside a bit scary but then there is a pleasant walk down the valley to Ericstane. Please post a note if you can offer or require a lift. Note: Attendees at all club walks are reminded that they should abide by club’s code of conduct and safety guidelines. These and the club's general risk assessment of its walks can be viewed under “membership documents here: https://www.glasgowhfoutdoorclub.co.uk