Donald · Borders
Stob Law
Stob Law is the southern outlier of the Glensax ridge above Peebles, a steep grassy cone rising from the floor of the Manor Valley. Despite the Gaelic-sounding name, the hill sits firmly in Border country between the Tweed and the Cademuir.
Quick facts
- Height
- 676m/ 2218ft
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 554 m
- Time
- 3–6 hrs
- Grid ref
- NT230332
- Parking
- NT234331
- Nearest city
- Edinburgh
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
grass moorland 80% · heather patches 15% · summit area 5%
Cleanly tackled from the Glensax road end above Kirkton Manor, a short steep climb of about 6km return with 450m of ascent. Often linked into a longer Manor ridge round.
Terrain
Bracken on the lower slopes that yields to clean turf on the upper ridge. No path of note — but the gradient is uniform and easy to read in clear weather.
In winter
Steep grass freezes into hard neve on the south face after a freeze — an axe is wise. The summit area is small and exposed in eastern winds.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 42m
- Edinburgh1h 58m
OS maps: OS Landranger 73
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:39
- Sunset
- 21:42
- Civil dawn
- 03:43
- Civil dusk
- 22:38
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
On a long-distance route
Stob Law sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Stob Law on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Stob Law — common questions
- How hard is Stob Law?
- Stob Law is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 13km with 554m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-6 hours. Terrain: Bracken on the lower slopes that yields to clean turf on the upper ridge.
- Where do I park for Stob Law?
- Standard parking is at NT234331 near Edinburgh. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Stob Law?
- The standard good-weather months for Stob 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 Stob Law?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is Stob Law safe in winter?
- Steep grass freezes into hard neve on the south face after a freeze — an axe is wise. The summit area is small and exposed in eastern winds.