From Kershopehead Bothy. Quite possibly the worst hike I have ever done. Headed up Upper Castle Cleugh to Dove Crags. There is a lot of bracken here and lots of places where deer have been lying - so expect ticks if you do it in the summer. After Dove Crags the hill has formerly been part of plantation forest. It is full of deep holes hidden in heather interlaced with tree stumps and peat bog. Very hard going. The views are great though. Also this is a very remote hill - England's most remote hill. Accidents are made more likely by the hidden holes and bits of tree. It is easy to get into trouble on this hill.

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