Scotland
Rodger Law
689M
2259FT
About Rodger Law
Situated on the high, rolling spine of the Lowther Hills, this grassy dome sits between the Daer Reservoir and the upper reaches of the Nith Valley. It is a quiet, windswept spot, typically visited during a long ridge crossing that links the higher summits of Ballencleuch Law and Scaw'd Law.
Key Statistics
Rank
28th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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45.5m
Nearest Town
Troloss Cottage
Geology
You are trekking across a foundation of solid granite and ancient, hardened layers of sandstone and mudstone.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS945057
Latitude
55.3348°N
Longitude
3.6642°W
Did You Know?
- •The hill sits on the major watershed of Southern Scotland; runoff from the eastern slopes feeds the Daer Water and the River Clyde, while the western side drains toward the Nith and the Solway Firth.
- •It is most commonly bagged as part of a high-level horseshoe around the Daer Reservoir, a long, grassy march that typically includes the neighbouring summits of Ballencleuch Law and Scaw'd Law.
- •From the summit, the prominent 'golf ball' radar station on Green Lowther is clearly visible to the northwest, providing a stark man-made contrast to the surrounding wild moorland.
- •The name uses the Scots term 'Law' for a hill (derived from Old English hlāw), prefixed with a personal name—a common naming convention found throughout the Southern Uplands and the Borders.
- •The terrain between here and Ballencleuch Law is a classic example of Southern Upland peat hags; in misty conditions, the distinction between a legitimate trail and a boggy trench is largely a matter of optimism.