Stob Law, Glenrath Heights and Birkscairn Hill
3 Donalds in Moffat Hills & the Borders, climbed together from Peebles.
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 760 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 731 m
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About this walk
Stob Law, Glenrath Heights and Birkscairn Hill is a hard 13 km circular walk with 760 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Peebles, Glensax (grid reference NT 267 349). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Glenrath Heights at 731 m.
Stob Law, Glenrath Heights and Birkscairn Hill are Donalds in Moffat Hills & the Borders, close enough to climb together. The highest, Glenrath Heights, reaches 731 m (2,397 ft).
This route starts from Peebles, Glensax and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Peebles, follow the path and tracks towards Stob Law.
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2
The summits
Climb Stob Law, then continue to Glenrath Heights and Birkscairn Hill.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
Questions about this walk
- How long does Stob Law, Glenrath Heights and Birkscairn Hill take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 13 km route, which has 760 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 Peebles, Glensax (grid reference NT 267 349). 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 hard. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Glenrath Heights (731 m, Donald); Stob Law (676 m, Donald); Birkscairn Hill (662 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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