Comb Law from Troloss Cottage
A 645 m Donald in Galloway & Carrick, climbed from Troloss Cottage over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 350 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 645 m
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About this walk
Comb Law from Troloss Cottage is a moderate 4.3 km out-and-back walk with 350 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Troloss Cottage, A702 (grid reference NS 926 086). It climbs Comb Law (645 m), a Donald.
Comb Law is a 645 m Donald in Galloway & Carrick.
This route starts from Troloss Cottage, A702 and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass.
Route
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The approach
From Troloss Cottage, head across the hillside towards Comb Law.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Comb Law.
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Return
Retrace your steps to the start.
Summit
645 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Comb Law from Troloss Cottage take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 4.3 km route, which has 350 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 Troloss Cottage, A702 (grid reference NS 926 086). 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 hill does it climb?
- Comb Law (645 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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