Dun Law and Lousie Wood Law
2 Donalds in Galloway & Carrick, climbed together from Leadhills.
- Distance
- 10.9 km
- Ascent
- 560 m
- Time
- 3.5–4.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 676 m
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About this walk
Dun Law and Lousie Wood Law is a moderate 10.9 km circular walk with 560 m of ascent, taking 3.5 to 4.5 hours. It starts at Leadhills, B7040 (grid reference NS 900 153). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Dun Law at 676 m.
Dun Law and Lousie Wood Law are Donalds in Galloway & Carrick, close enough to climb together. The higher, Dun Law, reaches 676 m (2,217 ft).
From Leadhills, B7040, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line 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 Leadhills, head across the hillside towards Dun Law.
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2
The summits
Climb Dun Law, then continue to Lousie Wood Law.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
676 m
619 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Dun Law and Lousie Wood Law take?
- Most walkers take 3.5–4.5 hours for the 10.9 km route, which has 560 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 Leadhills, B7040 (grid reference NS 900 153). 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?
- Dun Law (676 m, Donald); Lousie Wood Law (619 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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