About Greyhound Law
Sitting in the remote heart of the Cheviots, this rounded Tump offers a quiet escape from the busier Border Ridge. Its grassy slopes rise above the Usway Burn, providing a stark, minimalist landscape. Reaching the summit rewards you with a clear perspective of the massive Russell’s Cairn atop Windy Gyle to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
50th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Nearest Town
Catcleugh
Prominence
?
33
Geology
You are walking across a foundation of hardened mud, sand, and limestone. These varied layers form the sturdy bedrock beneath Greyhound Law.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name is rooted in the Old English 'hlāw', a term common across the Cheviots and Southern Uplands used to describe a prominent, rounded hill.
- •The summit serves as a solitary waypoint for those trekking through the upper reaches of the Usway Burn, providing a grandstand view of the deep, V-shaped valleys that define this part of the Northumberland National Park.
- •Its location between the Coquet Valley and the Scottish border means you are likely to share the slopes with more feral goats than fellow walkers.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT761061
Latitude
55.3483°N
Longitude
2.3784°W