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Stage 1: Moffat to the Devil's Beef Tub Loop – the Annandale Way

Alex Foxfield

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Stage 1: Moffat to the Devil's Beef Tub Loop – the Annandale Way

Alex Foxfield planned a hike

November 12, 2020

Stage 1: Moffat to the Devil's Beef Tub Loop – the Annandale Way

Hard

06:03

22.4km

3.7km/h

430m

440m

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Overview

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

Includes off-grid segments

Navigation instructions may be limited.

After 801 m for 1.21 km

After 7.38 km for 1.10 km

After 8.99 km for 1.56 km

After 13.7 km for 1.20 km

After 20.3 km for 1.17 km

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

The Moffat Ram

Highlight • Settlement

The Moffat Ram marks the start point of the magnificent Annandale Way and is a conspicuous sight on Moffat's Main Street. The bronze figure, oddly earless, was comissioned in 1875 and nods to Moffat's proud traditions of sheep farming and wool trading. The legend goes that sculptor William Brodie hung himself after the unveiling when locals recoiled in horror, proclaiming "it has nae lugs!" The legend has no factual grounds; Brodie died six years later in Edinburgh.

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8.57 km

View of the Devil's Beef Tub

Highlight • Natural Monument

A dramatic, massive and steep-sided hollow ringed by four hills, The Devil's Beef Tub is a must for hikers exploring the Moffat Hills. Just like Glencoe's Lost Valley, it was a handy place to hide cattle. The Johnstone reivers – known as the 'devils' – did just that, leading to this landmarks eyebrow raising name. In 1685, escapee Covenater John Hunter tried to outwit pursuing dragoons but was shot dead. His monument adorns the viewpoint.

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10.6 km

Annanhead Hill Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Panoramic views await as you stride out across the high ground above the steep sided hollow of the Devil's Beef Tub. A cairn marks the summit of Annanhead Hill at 1,568 feet (478 m) and from here the vista is splendid. Further to the east is a cairn marking the source of the River Annan.

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22.4 km

Moffat Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Moffat is a wonderful base for all manner of adventures in the Southern Uplands. Where hillwalking is concerned, the nearby Moffat Hills are one of the nation's best kept secrets, with silent summits, stunning waterfalls and scenic grandeur. The historic market town is full of quirks, from Britain's narrowest hotel and street to Scotland's oldest pharmacy. It proudly boasts a couple of firsts: the UK's first 'Dark Sky' town and Scotland's first Walkers Welcome town.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.78 km

6.72 km

3.48 km

3.02 km

1.08 km

787 m

391 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

6.24 km

4.10 km

826 m

247 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Stage 1: Moffat to the Devil's Beef Tub Loop – the Annandale Way

The Moffat Ram

View of the Devil's Beef Tub

Annanhead Hill Summit

Moffat Town Centre

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