Mendick Hill Summit loop from Dolphinton

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Mendick Hill Summit loop from Dolphinton

Moderate

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Mendick Hill Summit loop from Dolphinton

04:10

14.6km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.00 km

Mendick Hill Summit

Highlight • Climb

Mendick Hill climb in the winter is a slippery and unsteady climb but worth the view at the end. Very windy up there at any point of the year so …

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8.96 km

West Linton to Dunsyre Footpath

Highlight • Trail

14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.98 km

3.44 km

2.52 km

802 m

769 m

129 m

Surfaces

5.01 km

3.89 km

3.39 km

1.45 km

891 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

11°C

-2°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Mendick Hill Summit loop from Dolphinton

Mendick Hill Summit

West Linton to Dunsyre Footpath

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