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Dundreich - a fine view to end with

Dundreich - a fine view to end with

Postby dovecotdave » Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:54 pm

Fionas included on this walk: Blackhope Scar

Donalds included on this walk: Blackhope Scar, Bowbeat Hill, Dundreich

Date walked: 28/05/2021

Time taken: 5 hours

Distance: 19 km

Ascent: 570m

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The mountain weather forecast said if you want rain and cloudy tops then head west past the M74. So I headed east today for my first walk in the Moorfoot Hills, near Edinburgh.

3 Donalds in this 11 mile round - Blackhope Scar (651m), Bowbeat hill (626m) and Dundreich (623m). The views from Dundreich were exceptional and a great spot to linger longer on a warm sunny day.

http://www.stravaiging.com/history/castle/hirendean-castle/

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Hirendean Castle and the Moorfoots

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The view from above Hirendean Castle - towards Gladhouse Reservoir and Edinburgh

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Blackhope Scar summit

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Bowbeat Hill

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Dundreich summit

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Coming off Jeffries Corse

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Mountain Pansies in the Moorfoots

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The days walk. Heading back to the car at Gladhouse Reservoir


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