WALKING/HIKING FANS - FED UP WITH GLOOM DOOM & AUSTERITY? LOOKING FORWARD TO SPRING? We are running a series of posts on walking in Scotland; The Annandale Way Moffat - Devils Beef Tub - Moffat Distance: 22km [13 miles] Upland environment. The Devils Beef Tub section of this walk involves steep climbs and rough ground - be prepared! Route, described clockwise: Starting in the Station Park car park (OS Map 330 GR084,049), follow the youthful River Annan upstream from Moffat, and along the valley road turning off for Meikleholmside where you climb the old Edinburgh coach road. Crossing the A701 takes you past a Roman watch tower and over Ericstane Hill, before you re-cross the road to begin your circumnavigation of the Devils Beef Tub corrie. Climb onto Annanhead Hill and a range that rims the upper limits of the Annan catchment. A spectacular view opens into the Beef Tub corries and down and down the green corridor of Annandale towards the Solway coast. On the coll between Chalk Rig Edge and Spout Craig, youll squelch across the watershed between the sources of the tributaries that feed the Annan and Tweed. This is the official start or finish of the Annandale Way. After you have celebrated, turn south into the valley here, following the rapidly growing waters in a gully that will spit you out below Corehead Farm. Here you meet a minor road that leads you back to Moffat, where a welcome for walkers awaits. The Stag Hotel in Moffat offers delicious home-cooked food, free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. The Stag’s bar serves a range of drinks, including cask ales, malt whiskies, and wines. The restaurant has a daily specials board. With thanks to annandaleway.org
Posted on: Sat, 25 Jan 2014 11:30:00 +0000
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