Scotland
Lochy Law
518M
1699FT
About Lochy Law
Hidden within the rolling expanse of the Ettrick Hills, this rounded dome offers a quintessential Southern Uplands experience. Its grassy slopes and occasional peat hags lead to a quiet summit, ideally combined with a trip to nearby Ettrick Pen. From the top, the eye follows the deep, carved troughs of the Ettrick and Moffat valleys.
Key Statistics
Rank
296th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Ettrick Hills
Prominence
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24
Nearest Town
Over Kirkhope
Geology
You are walking on the Kirkhope Formation, made of layers of sand and mud that were transformed into hard stone by heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT223115
Latitude
55.3916°N
Longitude
3.2280°W
Did You Know?
- •The name combines the Lowland Scots 'Law', meaning a prominent or rounded hill (derived from the Old English 'hlaw'), with 'Lochy', which likely refers to the damp, boggy ground near the burns rising on its flanks.
- •The hill sits on the high watershed that marks the administrative boundary between the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway, dividing the drainage systems of the east and west coasts.
- •From the summit, walkers are treated to a clear view across the valley to the higher, craggier profiles of White Coomb and the Moffat Hills to the southwest.
- •Navigating the high ridge between Lochy Law and its neighbours requires a stoic attitude toward peat hags; it is a landscape where your boots will rarely stay dry for long.