Lousie Wood Law [Louise Wood Law]

Sitting prominently above the M74 corridor near Crawford, this rounded Southern Upland peak offers a classic Lowther experience of steep grass and high-altitude moorland. Climbing this Donald reveals a surprising sense of scale, with clear views across to the 'golf ball' radar station on Lowther Hill and the distinctive profile of Tinto.

• •The suffix 'Law' stems from the Old English 'hlāw', common throughout the Scottish Borders and Lowlands to describe a prominent, often rounded hill.
• •It is frequently climbed as a pair with neighbouring Dun Law, a route that typically involves navigating the high-altitude peat hags characteristic of the Lowther range.
• •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for observing the geography of the Southern Uplands, with the M74 motorway and the West Coast Main Line visible snaking through the valley far below.
• •On a clear day, the views extend east toward the massive bulk of Culter Fell and the high rolling plateaus of the Tweedsmuir Hills.
• •The climb is a straightforward but steep pull through rough grass, best saved for a dry spell unless you have a particular fondness for the Lowthers' notorious 'sphagnum soak'.