Abbey St Bathans Circular to Catch Hill

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Overview

From Abbey St Bathans to Ellemford Bridge following the Southern Upland Way, then to Cath Hill and returning via Barnside and Shannobank. OS67. MEET NB 8.15, Hadd8.30 for a 9.30 start. Park in the car park near Woodlands Cafe (NT758622). Contribution towards fuel £4.50. Please contact the leader to book your place.

Sunday, 4 January 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: 393m / 1289ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 75800 62201
Nearest postcode:: TD11 3TX
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Park in the car park near Woodlands cafe.

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