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The Megget Stone horseshoe (Adventure walk)

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Overview

A circular walk taking in Nickies Knowe, Talla East Side, Lochcraig Head, Fithybrig Head, Molls Cleuch Dod and Carlavain Hill

Saturday, 10 January 2026
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
731.5m / 2400ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 72/78/79  Ex 330

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 16899 21201
Nearest postcode:
TD7 5LQ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Megget Reservoir

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE