Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Broad Law
In or near Leadhills.
Broad Law — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 514 m.
Alan O'Dowd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Leadhills · 1.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Broad Law is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 514 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Broad Law is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for being the highest point in the Southern Uplands, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and hiking, attracting outdoor enthusiasts seeking a challenging ascent. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the region, with opportunities for observing local wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4257, -3.7510
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6YE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Leadhills — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: n248225726 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broad Law?
- Broad Law is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6YE).
- What is Broad Law?
- Broad Law — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 514 m.
- How do I get to Broad Law?
- The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6YE.
- How do I get to Broad Law?
- The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6YE.