Pykestone Hill from Drumelzier

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Overview

From Drumelzier, ascent Pykestone Hill, Long Grain Knowe and return via Stanhope Burn and the River Tweed. Hill tracks and paths which may be boggy in places. OS72. MEET NB8.00, Hadd 8.30 for a 9.30 start. Contribution towards fuel £2. Please contact the leader to book your place.

Sunday, 29 March 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: 700m / 2297ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 13599 33901
Nearest postcode:: ML12 6JD
what3words:: utter.resort.wonderful

Start time:: 9:30 am

Park on the left shortly after turning off the B712

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