Marilyn · Borders
Law Kneis
The name means 'hill' in Gaelic. At 498m in the Tweed valley of the Scottish Borders, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Quick facts
- Height
- 498.5m/ 1635ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NT 29272 13082
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent on well-maintained paths through the gentle Borders hill country to the 498m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Smooth, grassy hills characteristic of the Borders. Well-maintained paths and drove roads make navigation straightforward.
In winter
Winter walking in the Borders is straightforward. Occasional snow and frost but the gentle terrain and good paths make these hills excellent winter options.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 9m
- Edinburgh1h 25m
OS maps: OS Landranger 79, OS Explorer 330
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:29
- Sunset
- 20:50
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 21:34
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