Broad ridge leading northeast from Black Law towards 698 metre summit
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Donald
Height
698 m · 2,291 ft
Drop
103 m
Grid ref
NT 222 279
Region
Moffat Hills & the Borders
Range
The River Tweed to the English Border
County
Scottish Borders

Summit: Tiny cairn.

Black Law is a Donald in Moffat Hills & the Borders, 698 m (2,291 ft) high. There is one mapped route up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Black Law and Greenside Law, is 9.4 km with 550 m of ascent and takes 3 to 4 hours.

Routes up Black Law

Rounds that include Black Law (1)

Map

Summit at NT 222 279 (55.5388, -3.2332). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Black Law

How high is Black Law?
Black Law is 698 m (2,291 ft) high, a Donald in Moffat Hills & the Borders. The summit is at grid reference NT 222 279.
How long does it take to climb Black Law?
The quickest route on TRXO, Black Law and Greenside Law, takes 3 to 4 hours: 9.4 km with 550 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Black Law?
The route with the least climbing is Black Law and Greenside Law, starting from Roadside start (NT 199 286): 9.4 km and 550 m of ascent, graded moderate.
Is there deer stalking on Black Law?
Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.

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