Standing at 1,207 feet (368 m), Wideopen Hill is the highest point on the St Cuthbert’s Way long-distance walk. The summit, which is situated at the centre of a ridge with Crookedshaws Hill and Grubbit Law either side, affords breathtaking views.

Wandering Cloud

May 30, 2021

Hiking

Make sure you have your lunch here to just admire the view. It's awesome!

Tom Sugden

September 1, 2022

Mountain biking

The clue is in the name of this hill. Superb views to the North over the Scottish Borders and beyond, and South into the Cheviots. Apparently on a clear day ships at sea can sometimes be seen from here.

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1. Wideopen Hill and Grubbit Law loop from Morebattle — Roxburghshire

9.31km

02:46

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wideopen Hill and South Cote loop from Town Yetholm — Roxburghshire

30.9km

08:42

620m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Yetholm Village – Wideopen Hill loop from Town Yetholm

17.2km

05:09

510m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Kalewater, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Wideopen Hill

1. Wideopen Hill and Grubbit Law loop from Morebattle — Roxburghshire

2. Wideopen Hill and South Cote loop from Town Yetholm — Roxburghshire

3. Yetholm Village – Wideopen Hill loop from Town Yetholm

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