Black Law and Greenside Law
2 Donalds in Moffat Hills & the Borders, climbed together from Roadside start.
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Ascent
- 550 m
- Time
- 3–4 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 698 m
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About this walk
Black Law and Greenside Law is a moderate 9.4 km circular walk with 550 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4 hours. It starts at Roadside start (grid reference NT 199 286). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Black Law at 698 m.
Black Law and Greenside Law are Donalds in Moffat Hills & the Borders, close enough to climb together. The higher, Black Law, reaches 698 m (2,291 ft).
This route starts from Roadside start and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Roadside start, head across the hillside towards Black Law.
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The summits
Climb Black Law, then continue to Greenside Law.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
698 m
643 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Black Law and Greenside Law take?
- Most walkers take 3–4 hours for the 9.4 km route, which has 550 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Roadside start (grid reference NT 199 286). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Black Law (698 m, Donald); Greenside Law (643 m, Donald).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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