Donald · Southern Uplands
Comb Law
Comb Law is a high but quiet Lowther top east of Wedder Law, on the long watershed running north towards the Lowther Hill radar station. The summit is an unmarked rise in close-cropped grass beside the boundary fence.
Quick facts
- Height
- 645m/ 2116ft
- Prominence
- 59 m
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 484 m
- Time
- 3–5 hrs
- Grid ref
- NS943073
- Parking
- NS937066
- Nearest city
- Dumfries· 31km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
grass moorland 80% · heather patches 15% · summit area 5%
From Daer reservoir or from the Mennock Pass road end, take the watershed fence south. Usually walked as part of a multi-hill Lowther day. About 11km return with 500m of climb.
Terrain
Smooth turf throughout the ridge — easy underfoot. The fence runs unbroken across the top.
In winter
Drifts gather against the boundary fence. The Mennock Pass road can close in heavy snow, isolating Wanlockhead — check status before driving.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 37m
- Edinburgh2h 45m
OS maps: OS Landranger 71, OS Landranger 78
Mobile signal: Decent up top; EE behaves well. Fine Tweeddale moorland viewpoint.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:51
- Sunset
- 21:50
- Civil dawn
- 03:56
- Civil dusk
- 22:45
NOAA Solar Calculator · 13 July 2026
Comb Law — common questions
- What difficulty is Comb Law?
- On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Comb Law comes in at 3/5 — moderately challenging. Expect roughly 12km and 484m of ascent on the usual route — 3-5 hours for most parties. Terrain: Smooth turf throughout the ridge — easy underfoot.
- How prominent is Comb Law?
- Comb Law has 59m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground.
- Where should I park to climb Comb Law?
- Standard parking is at NS937066. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When should I climb Comb Law?
- The standard good-weather months for Comb Law are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Comb Law?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Comb Law?
- Decent up top; EE behaves well. Fine Tweeddale moorland viewpoint.
- Is Comb Law safe in winter?
- Drifts gather against the boundary fence. The Mennock Pass road can close in heavy snow, isolating Wanlockhead — check status before driving.
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