Marilyn · Borders
Wether Law
Wether Law, 479m, lies on the moorland watershed between Leithen Water and the Heriot Burn in the NT-prefix Moorfoot fringe north-east of Innerleithen. Quiet hill country crossed by old drove routes.
Quick facts
- Height
- 479m/ 1572ft
- Grid ref
- NT 19467 48373
- Nearest city
- Edinburgh· 26km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
grass moorland 65% · heather 25% · boggy ground 10%
From Innerleithen the Leithen Water road and forestry tracks climb to the open moor before a fence-line finish to the summit. About 13km return, 4 hours.
Terrain
Forestry tracks on the approach, then heather and rough grass to a small cairn. Boggy stretches near the watershed.
In winter
A quiet winter outing — frozen ground firms up the bogs and the forestry tracks stay walkable in most snow conditions.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 31m
- Edinburgh1h 38m
OS maps: OS Landranger 72, OS Explorer 336, OS Explorer 344
Mobile signal: Good. Peeblesshire/Borders; EE reliable.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:28
- Sunset
- 21:59
- Civil dawn
- 03:27
- Civil dusk
- 23:00
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Wether Law on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Wether Law — common questions
- How hard is Wether Law?
- Wether Law is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Forestry tracks on the approach, then heather and rough grass to a small cairn.
- When is the best time to climb Wether Law?
- The standard good-weather months for Wether 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 Wether 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 Wether Law?
- Good. Peeblesshire/Borders; EE reliable.
- Is Wether Law safe in winter?
- A quiet winter outing — frozen ground firms up the bogs and the forestry tracks stay walkable in most snow conditions.
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