Marilyn · Ochils
Largo Law
Largo Law is the unmistakable volcanic cone above Upper Largo in East Fife at NO42, a 290m landmark visible the length of the East Neuk coast. Twin tops and a steep summit pyramid make this one of the most distinctive small hills in Scotland.
Quick facts
- Height
- 290m/ 951ft
- Prominence
- 196 m
- Grid ref
- NO 42707 04973
- Parking
- NO 423 035
- Nearest city
- Dundee· 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
volcanic rock 50% · grass slopes 35% · heather 15%
From Upper Largo follow the signed Largo Law path north past Chesterstone Farm — please respect the farmer's access requests posted at the start. A steep grass climb gains the lower top before a final pull onto the trig at the summit.
Terrain
Field margins and a steep grassy path to the summit pyramid. The descent of the front face can be slippery after rain — many walkers use poles.
In winter
Coastal Fife rarely sees lasting snow but easterly haar leaves the summit greasy and exposed. The steep grass front face is treacherous when frozen or wet.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 33m
- Edinburgh1h 0m
OS maps: OS Landranger 59, OS Explorer 370, OS Explorer 371S
Mobile signal: EE and Vodafone hold a solid signal across the eastern Fife approach to Largo Law, with the open Forth coast keeping the path to multiple masts clear. Expect a brief drop in the lower plantation but full bars on the summit cone.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:10
- Sunset
- 21:26
- Civil dawn
- 04:20
- Civil dusk
- 22:16
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Largo Law on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Largo Law — common questions
- What difficulty is Largo Law?
- On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Largo Law comes in at 1/5 — easy. Underfoot: Field margins and a steep grassy path to the summit pyramid.
- What is Largo Law's prominence?
- 196m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Largo Law to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.
- Where do I park for Largo Law?
- Most walkers start from NO 423 035. 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 Largo Law?
- March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Largo 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 Largo 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 Largo Law?
- EE and Vodafone hold a solid signal across the eastern Fife approach to Largo Law, with the open Forth coast keeping the path to multiple masts clear. Expect a brief drop in the lower plantation but full bars on the summit cone.
- Is Largo Law safe in winter?
- Coastal Fife rarely sees lasting snow but easterly haar leaves the summit greasy and exposed. The steep grass front face is treacherous when frozen or wet.
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