Donald · Southern Uplands
Wedder Law
Wedder Law (the 'gelded ram's law') rises just south of Ballencleuch Law on the Lowther watershed above the Daer reservoir. An unmarked, treeless dome of pale grass with the radar masts of Lowther Hill prominent on the western skyline.
Quick facts
- Height
- 673m/ 2208ft
- Prominence
- 139 m
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 552 m
- Time
- 3–6 hrs
- Grid ref
- NS938025
- Parking
- NS930032
- Nearest city
- Dumfries· 26km
- 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%
Pair with Ballencleuch Law from the Dalveen Pass — a long traverse along the watershed fence of about 12km return with 600m of climb. 13 km out and back, 552 m up, around 3.5 hours.
Terrain
Short turf and heather on the upper ridge with peat-hags in the col north towards Gana Hill. The fence is the only navigational feature on a featureless plateau.
In winter
Wind-scoured top with deep wreaths of snow in the leeside hollows. The Daer reservoir road can ice over and is unsuitable for low cars in bad winters.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 42m
- Edinburgh2h 52m
OS maps: OS Landranger 78
Mobile signal: Good summit signal; EE seldom drops. Border hills viewpoint.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:51
- Sunset
- 21:50
- Civil dawn
- 03:56
- Civil dusk
- 22:44
NOAA Solar Calculator · 13 July 2026
Around Wedder Law on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Wedder Law — common questions
- How difficult is Wedder Law?
- Wedder Law carries a 3/5 (moderately challenging) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Count on about 13km, 552m of ascent and a 3-6 hour day on the standard route. Underfoot: Short turf and heather on the upper ridge with peat-hags in the col north towards Gana Hill.
- What is Wedder Law's prominence?
- 139m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Wedder Law to the next higher ground.
- Where do I park for Wedder Law?
- Most walkers start from NS930032. Verify the grid reference on an OS map before you set off — space is tight on busy summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Wedder Law?
- March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November give the most reliable conditions on Wedder Law. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
- Is Wedder Law dog-friendly?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Wedder Law?
- Good summit signal; EE seldom drops. Border hills viewpoint.
- Is Wedder Law safe in winter?
- Wind-scoured top with deep wreaths of snow in the leeside hollows. The Daer reservoir road can ice over and is unsuitable for low cars in bad winters.
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