Marilyn · Borders
Ward Law
The name means 'hill' in Gaelic. A 594m hill in the Tweed valley of the Scottish Borders with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.
Quick facts
- Height
- 594m/ 1948ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NT 26236 15950
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the rolling farmland and hidden valleys of the Borders to the 594m 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
Borders winters are gentle by Scottish standards. Snow is infrequent and rarely deep. These hills are walkable year-round with standard gear.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 0m
- Edinburgh1h 20m
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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