Hart Fell Ridges Horseshoe
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Hart Fell (808m) and its south-eastern neighbour, Under Saddle Yoke (785m) offer a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience in the rugged Moffat Hills in the Southern Uplands of Scotland.
Our 8 mile circuit starts with a steep ascent onto Nether Coomb Craig. From there the ridge undulates more gently along a dramatic escarpment, taking us over Swatte Fell and Falcon Craig before a final steep ascent onto Hart Fell.
From there, we'll continue east over Hartfell Rig following some pathless terrain. Our return route takes us over Under Saddle Yoke and along the narrowest ridge in the Southern Uplands to Saddle Yoke - which paradoxically is 10m lower than its aforementioned neighbour.
Our planned route can be found on the WalkHighlands website.
Dogs: This walks is suitable for dogs, which must be kept under control at all times, particularly near livestock.
Photos: Leader's own photos taken on a previous ODL walk in the Moffat Hills on 10/04/2010.
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking
Gaiters: recommended for boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Food & drink
Bring a packed lunch, plenty of fluids and snacks.
There are a number of cafés and bars in Moffat where we can enjoy post-walk refreshments.