Scotland
Bodesbeck Law
664M
2179FT
About Bodesbeck Law
Sitting at the western end of a long, grassy ridge overlooking the Moffat Water valley, this Donald offers a classic Southern Uplands experience. The ascent from the A708 is steep but rewarded by clear views of White Coomb’s massive eastern face and the craggy slopes surrounding the Grey Mare's Tail.
Key Statistics
Rank
59th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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101.3m
Nearest Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Geology
You are walking on layers of compressed sand and mud. Tough volcanic rocks also cut through the ground here, creating the sturdy foundation beneath your feet.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT169104
Latitude
55.3806°N
Longitude
3.3116°W
Did You Know?
- •The suffix 'Law' is the traditional Scots word for a prominent hill, while Bodesbeck likely stems from the Old Norse 'bekkr', meaning stream, combined with the Old English 'bode' for a messenger or herald.
- •It marks the southwestern start of the Bodesbeck Ridge, a high, undulating line that allows walkers to maintain a high elevation for several miles along the border of Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
- •From the small summit cairn, the view across the deep trench of the A708 valley is exceptional, offering a direct perspective on the Mid Craig and Rough Craig buttresses on the opposite side of the glen.
- •Navigation is simplified by a sturdy fence that tracks the ridge line, though the ground is notoriously spongy; it is the kind of terrain where you find out exactly how waterproof your boots really are.