Whitehope Law from Innerleithen
A 623 m Donald in Moffat Hills & the Borders, climbed from Innerleithen over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 320 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 623 m
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About this walk
Whitehope Law from Innerleithen is a moderate 2.9 km out-and-back walk with 320 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Innerleithen, B709 (grid reference NT 344 445). It climbs Whitehope Law (623 m), a Donald.
Whitehope Law rises to 623 m in Moffat Hills & the Borders, high enough to be a Donald.
From Innerleithen, B709, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass.
Route
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The approach
From Innerleithen, head across the hillside towards Whitehope Law.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Whitehope Law.
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Return
Return the same way.
Summit
623 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Whitehope Law from Innerleithen take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 2.9 km route, which has 320 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 Innerleithen, B709 (grid reference NT 344 445). 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?
- Whitehope Law (623 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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