Marilyn · Borders
Broomy Law
Broomy Law, 426m, rises between the Tweed and the Lyne in the NT-prefix country west of Peebles. The summit overlooks Stobo and the upper Tweed valley with a clear sightline to the Manor Hills.
Quick facts
- Height
- 426m/ 1398ft
- Prominence
- 165 m
- Grid ref
- NT 08547 42876
- Nearest city
- Edinburgh· 36km
- 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 65% · heather 25% · boggy ground 10%
A farm track from Lyne Station climbs westwards onto the broad summit ridge — a fence-line guides the final approach. Around 8km return, 3 hours.
Terrain
Quiet farm tracks low down, then sheep-cropped grass with patches of gorse and broom (true to the name) on the lower slopes.
In winter
Sheltered Tweeddale hill that stays accessible through most of the cold months. Frost firms up the boggy approach near Lyne Water.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 6m
- Edinburgh1h 59m
OS maps: OS Landranger 72, OS Explorer 336
Mobile signal: Good. Peeblesshire/Selkirkshire; EE reliable.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:15
- Sunset
- 21:25
- Civil dawn
- 04:27
- Civil dusk
- 22:14
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Broomy Law on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Broomy Law — common questions
- Is Broomy Law a hard climb?
- Broomy Law is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Ground conditions: Quiet farm tracks low down, then sheep-cropped grass with patches of gorse and broom (true to the name) on the lower slopes.
- How much drop does Broomy Law have?
- The drop is 165m: measured from the summit of Broomy Law down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain. Passing the 150m-drop threshold on all sides is exactly what makes it a Marilyn.
- What's the best month to climb Broomy Law?
- Aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Broomy Law. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Broomy Law?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Broomy Law?
- Good. Peeblesshire/Selkirkshire; EE reliable.
- Is Broomy Law safe in winter?
- Sheltered Tweeddale hill that stays accessible through most of the cold months. Frost firms up the boggy approach near Lyne Water.
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