Southern Uplands: Hart Fell and the Blackhope Burn Round

[jonathan - norfolk]

Hart Fell and the Blackhope Burn Round

This proved to be a really good day's outing, despite some indifferent weather. With the notable exception of the visit to the summit of Swatte Fell (a pointless addition to the walk unless you are "bagging" Donalds, and a disappointing one if you are) this is a fine circular round. Our route pretty much followed that described in the SMC Guide to the Grahams and Donalds and the airy finish along the narrow ridge of Saddle Yoke gave a memorable finish at the end of the day.

Mini waterfall on the way up Nether Coomb Craig.

Wild goats on Falcon Craig, with the Saddle Yokes in the background.

The Black Hope Round as seen from Hart Fell

Looking back towards Under Saddle Yoke from Saddle Yoke.

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Length: 9.25 miles /15.0 km Ascent: +995m /3,306' Naismith: 4h 38m (4 hours 45 mins moving time).