Donald · Borders
Broad Law
The highest hill in the Borders, with a flat-as-a-pancake summit topped by an aircraft beacon. The view of the Tweedsmuir hills rolling away in every direction is the reward.
Quick facts
- Height
- 840m/ 2756ft
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 380 m
- Time
- 3 hrs
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5
- Grid ref
- NT146235
- Nearest city
- Peebles
Standard route
Direct ascent from the Megget Stone road pass at the head of Talla Reservoir. Pathless grass climb up the south ridge.
Terrain
Grassy slopes, no path required. Featureless summit plateau — compass needed in cloud.
In winter
Bleak in winter. Surprisingly serious in cloud or snow because of the featureless plateau.
Best time of year
- Jan
- Feb
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- Dec
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 45m
- Edinburgh1h 15m
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