Broad Law, from the Megget Stone

Broad Law is the second highest hill in Southern Scotland. Its rounded slopes culminate in a broad, domed summit that is unfortunately marred by an air traffic beacon and a nearby radio tower. It does offer a straightforward ascent with extensive views over the Border country.

Terrain

Open heathery hillside lower down, grassy higher up, following a fenceline. Path becomes clearer higher up.

Public Transport

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Start

Plenty of parking space around 1km west of the Megget Stone. Map and directions.

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 9km/5.5 miles
Time: 2 - 4 hours
Ascent: 415m (Profile)
Grid Ref: NT143200

Summits Climbed

Corbett / Donald: Broad Law

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Walk Description

Stage 1

The starting point for this short route is near the Megget Stone, at the highest point of the minor road from Tweedsmuir to St Mary's Loch. It is possible to park by the cattle grid beside the Megget Stone but space is limited�(1 space only) and great care must be taken to avoid blocking passing spaces. It may be better to park in a much larger area, 1 km West from the Megget Stone and walk back uphill to the stone. The location of the Megget Stone suggest that it was once a boundary marker. Of more contemporary interest is the fact that both the Talla and Megget reservoirs are the drinking water sources for much of Edinburgh.

Stage 2

From the stone, head up the east side of a fence that leads NNW for a steep pull up over the minor hill of Fans Law. There is a slight descent before a second pull up to Cairns Law. A number of tall cairns are scattered over these two hills and height is rapidly gained with views back to Nickies Knowe and across to Megget reservoir and over the White Coomb range.

Stage 3

From Cairn Law the walk continues uphill much more gently for almost 2km to reach the summit trig point - and the paraphernalia of the bizarre-looking air traffic beacon. At least the radio mast is a few hundred metres away to the NE.

Stage 4

Return by the outward route, with the added benefit and the best views being ahead. If looking for a much longer walk, you could continue along the tops to Dollar Law and then use the path above the Cramalt Burn to descend to the Megget Reservoir, followed by a longish walk back along the minor road.

Walk: Kevin Pollock

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Route Profile

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