Dollar Law

This substantial Southern Upland peak offers a classic high-level moorland walk. Tucked between Broad Law and the Tweed Valley, its broad, grassy summit provides a sense of immense space. The approach via the Manor Valley reveals a quiet, remote character, far removed from the busier paths found further north.

• •The name likely derives from the Cumbric dol (meadow) and ar (land), meaning 'hill of the meadow'—a nod to the high-altitude grazing land that still defines these slopes.
• •A historic heritage path known as the Thief's Road passes just south of the summit cairn; this ancient track was once a favored route for Border Reivers driving stolen cattle across the uplands.
• •The summit provides an excellent, unobstructed view north across the Tweed Valley toward the Broughton Heights and the distinct profile of the Pentland Hills on the horizon.
• •It is frequently climbed as part of a long, airy horseshoe from the head of the Manor Valley, often linked with its higher neighbor Broad Law and the craggy outcrops of Cramalt Craig.
• •The terrain is a textbook example of Southern Upland 'rolling green', which is local code for a walk that will test the waterproof membrane of your boots more than the strength of your knees.