Mountains & hills · North East England
Gains Law
In or near Akeld.
Gains Law — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 319 m.
David Purchase — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Gains Law is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 319 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humbleton Hill and The Trows SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gains Law is a mountain located in central Scotland. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area presents various trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities for exploration and enjoying the natural scenery. The mountain is part of the Southern Uplands, known for its diverse wildlife and tranquil environment.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5472, -2.0715
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Akeld
- Postcode
- NE71 6RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: n317447711 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gains Law?
- Gains Law is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6RN), in the parish of Akeld.
- What is Gains Law?
- Gains Law — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 319 m.
- How do I get to Gains Law?
- Drivers can use postcode NE71 6RN.
- Is Gains Law a protected site?
- Yes — Gains Law is part of the Humbleton Hill and The Trows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Gains Law?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6RN. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.