Scotland
Deuchar Law
543M
1781FT
About Deuchar Law
This rounded moorland summit rises above the Yarrow Water, offering a quiet, often heathery ascent characteristic of the Southern Uplands. As a Marilyn, its prominence ensures an unobstructed view that stretches from the distinctive triple peaks of the Eildon Hills to the sprawling plateaus of the Manor Hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
207th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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155m
Nearest Town
Newhall
Geology
The ground beneath your boots belongs to the Gala Unit, formed from layers of a gritty, clay-rich sandstone called wacke.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT284297
Latitude
55.5558°N
Longitude
3.1350°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Law' is the standard Scots term for a prominent, rounded hill, while 'Deuchar' is thought to derive from the Gaelic dubh (black) and cathair (fort), likely referring to an ancient settlement or the dark, heathery aspect of the hill rising above the valley.
- •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for the Eildon Hills near Melrose, which appear as a distinctive triple-peaked silhouette on the eastern horizon.
- •Walkers often combine the hill with a visit to the nearby Deuchar Bridge, a 17th-century rubble-built structure that spans the Yarrow Water and once served as a vital link on the old road to Selkirk.
- •While the name suggests it might hold some legal authority, the only 'Law' you will likely encounter here is the one governing how quickly a hidden peat hag can swallow a walking pole.