When is the best time to climb Broomy Law?

The standard good-weather months for Broomy Law are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. 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 Broomy Law?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

When is the best time to climb Broomy Law?

The standard good-weather months for Broomy Law are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. 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 Broomy Law?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

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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
Difficulty: 1 / 5Easy
Grid ref: NT 08547 42876
Nearest city: Edinburgh· 36km
Dogs: Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗

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Standard route

grass moorland 65% · heather 25% · boggy ground 10%

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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

Best OK Avoid

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

19h 31mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 04:29
Sunset: 22:00
Civil dawn: 03:29
Civil dusk: 23:00

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station

Getting there: Edinburgh Haymarket

West-end Edinburgh; Highland departures; Murrayfield

34km from the hill

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Broomy Law — common questions

How hard is Broomy Law?: Broomy Law is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Quiet farm tracks low down, then sheep-cropped grass with patches of gorse and broom (true to the name) on the lower slopes.
When is the best time to climb Broomy Law?: The standard good-weather months for Broomy Law are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. 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 Broomy Law?: 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 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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