Scotland
Moss Law
571M
1873FT
About Moss Law
Rising above the Culter Water valley, this rounded Southern Upland summit offers a quiet, grassy alternative to the busier nearby peaks. Often traversed as part of a high-level circuit with Culter Fell, it provides a sense of isolation and expansive views across the rolling borders landscape towards the Clyde valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
136th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Culter Hills and Tinto
Prominence
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24
Nearest Town
Culter Water Head
Geology
The ground beneath you is made of muddy sandstone from the Portpatrick and Kirkcolm Formations, which forms the sturdy geological heart of this fell.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT055275
Latitude
55.5323°N
Longitude
3.4973°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a classic Southern Uplands combination: 'Moss' refers to the peaty, boggy nature of the high ground, while 'Law' stems from the Old English 'hlāw', denoting a rounded hill.
- •The summit is most frequently visited as part of the Culter Fell Horseshoe, a high-level ridge walk that links this peak with its higher neighbor and the rounded top of Gairbeinn.
- •Looking northwest from the summit, walkers are treated to a clear view of the iconic, isolated bulk of Tinto Hill standing proud above the Clyde Valley.
- •In keeping with its name, the terrain near the summit is famously sponge-like, offering a practical lesson in why Southern Upland walkers rarely opt for non-waterproof footwear.