I followed a muddy track just before the gate but soon cut through and across the wall and fence as the walking looked easier there. It was more exposed here and the wind was whipping up a storm. I could feel moisture in the air and before long I stopped to add waterproofs. I squished my way through some bogs and across a fence or two and began the climb up to Comb Law, following the fence posts all the way to the unmarked summit.
Looking back it was wet and windy

Comb Law summit

It was very windy (too windy for posing) but I could at least see the way ahead for now. My second summit looked a long way away

Ahead to Ballencleuch Law

Onwards, I followed the fenceposts over Hirstane Rig, through bog and up to Ballencleuch Law. All the way along it was insanely windy and I was battling against it and trying to hang onto my hat. This summit was at least sort of marked but it was way too blowy to risk my camera for a pose

Sort of cairn…

Summit 2

Looking ahead to Skaw’d Law

Lowther Hill and friends

From here it was an easy but windy trek to Scaw’d Law, yet again unmarked and seemingly with 2 different options for summits. I visited them both and decided to push on. It was not a day for hanging around. I was also thinking about escape routes as this was definitely Type 2 fun and I wasn’t sure if I could be bothered with spending many more hours being blown around

Number 3

Wedder Law ahead

Another easy plod to my next summit, Wedder Law. The advantage of changing direction was a bit of respite from the wind. But all too soon I was at the summit, and being blown around again.

From here it was easy again to Gana Hill. I could see a track heading up it but figured the direct route would be quicker as I’d have to bog hop to get to the track




Looking down towards the reservoir

Earncraig Hill and Queensberry

After visiting the actual summit of Gana Hill, marked by a less impressive cairn, it was a simple case of following more fenceposts across a boggy bealach (there was an ATV track which seemed to be boggier than the actual bog

Looking back to Gana Hill

Summit 6

From here, Queensberry didn’t look too far away but unfortunately due to geology and lack of wings I had to take the long way round


I followed fenceposts down Berry Rig before dropping down to Capel Yetts across bogs and peat hags. The reason for the diversion…

From here it was a steep climb up Penbreck, a lot of peat hags to cross and then a climb up Queensberry Shoulder…

….to the summit where I was brutally attacked by the full force of the wind


Shelter for a pose…

Lowther Hill and pals

Some serious wind power


Today’s route

Lowther Hill’s distinctive radio tower

It was a case of retracing my steps to Capel Yetts, before climbing back up to the North Ridge of Earncraig Hill.
Looking back up to Earncraig Hill

Gana Hill and Wedder Law

Previous users of this route have dropped down the other side, crossed the river and enjoyed a nice easy walk out along the track all the way down the valley. I thought a stroll down the ridge might be nicer (plus I have a fear of river crossings

The reservoir from Over Law

Looking back

Sunny reservoir

Guard sheep

Looking up the Kirkhope burn towards Comb Law

It was an easy drive home, and whilst stopping to feed Blondie I discovered cookie and cream flavoured KitKats. Day made
