Criffel, one very wet hill

[The Rodmiester]

I was in the Borders and though this would be the perfect time to climb this Sub2, just South of Dumfries. After a prolonged wet spell I was expecting some water on the hill but nothing quite as much as I found on the upper slopes. It was a bit of a quagmire to say the least. It started off so well on a well established track then path.

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The car Parking area at the start of the walk

Cross the track and pass through this gate then take the gate on your right which takes you towards Criffel

Looking back down the path

Looking back down the path higher up, dry underfoot at this stage

Continue on the main path and disregard this footbridge on your right

Pass through this gate onto the open hillside, this is where you the very heavy underfoot conditions start

Looking ahead through the deep heather on the hillside

more deep heather with covered drainage ditches so take care

Nearing the summit looking back

At the summit Trig point

At the summit trig point looking towards the large summit cairn. To return retrace your steps.

[Gordie12]

Hi Rod

Good to see a report from you.

Looks like quite a popular wee hill (at the top).

[The Rodmiester]

Hi Gordie 12, your still looking at reports then 😁My first report since September last year, have been having problems getting used to IT technology, PC was past its best do got a lap top and couldn't for the life of me get used to the new format
Aye do this one after a dry spell not like I did after a prolonged wet spell. I tried to find a better way back from the summit, don't bother, it's just the same if not worse, just retreat your steps as suggested in the report.