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Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Windlestraw Law

In or near Walkerburn.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Windlestraw Law — Named summit at 659 m.

Windlestraw Law, mountains & hills in Scottish Lowlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Stow · 8.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Windlestraw Law is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 659 m.". Coordinates: 55.6775°, -3.0009°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Windlestraw Law is a hill in the Moorfoot Hills range, part of the Southern Uplands of Scotland. It is the highest peak of the range, and lies north of the town of Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders. A large and boggy peak, it is usually climbed from either its western slopes or the longer route from Tweeddale to the south.

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Coordinates
55.6775, -3.0009
Address
Scottish Borders, Scotland
Nearest railway station
Stow8.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Windlestraw Law?
Windlestraw Law is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Windlestraw Law?
Windlestraw Law — Named summit at 659 m.
How do I get to Windlestraw Law?
The nearest railway station is Stow, about 8.6 km away. Its coordinates are 55.6775°, -3.0009°.
Is Windlestraw Law free to visit?
Yes, Windlestraw Law is free to enter.