Wool Law

Rising to 552 metres in the Lowther Hills, this grassy summit offers a straightforward ascent typical of the Southern Uplands' rolling terrain. The hill sits within an area of extensive moorland and provides a quiet walk away from the better-known peaks to the north, earning its place among the lesser-visited Donalds.

• •The name 'Wool Law' reflects the long pastoral history of the Lowther Hills, where 'law' is a Scots term for a rounded or conical hill, common throughout southern Scotland and derived from Old English 'hlaw' meaning a mound or burial place.
• •The Lowther Hills were historically important for lead mining, with substantial operations at Wanlockhead and Leadhills nearby from medieval times through to the early 20th century, though Wool Law itself remained primarily grazing land.
• •As a Donald Dewey, this summit sits just below the 2,000-foot threshold that defines the main Donald list, representing the tier of Scottish hills between 500 and 609 metres outside the Highlands.
• •The hill overlooks the upper reaches of the River Clyde valley system, with the Southern Uplands Way long-distance path traversing the broader Lowther plateau several kilometres to the south.