Drumelzier Law and Middle Hill
2 Donalds in Moffat Hills & the Borders, climbed together from Horse Hope Craig.
- Distance
- 12.1 km
- Ascent
- 760 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 717 m
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About this walk
Drumelzier Law and Middle Hill is a hard 12.1 km circular walk with 760 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Horse Hope Craig (grid reference NT 197 296). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Middle Hill at 717 m.
Drumelzier Law and Middle Hill are Donalds in Moffat Hills & the Borders, close enough to climb together. The higher, Middle Hill, reaches 717 m (2,353 ft).
This route starts from Horse Hope Craig 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 Horse Hope Craig, head across the hillside towards Drumelzier Law.
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2
The summits
Climb Drumelzier Law, then continue to Middle Hill.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
668 m
717 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Drumelzier Law and Middle Hill take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 12.1 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 Horse Hope Craig (grid reference NT 197 296). 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. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Middle Hill (717 m, Donald); Drumelzier Law (668 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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