Broad Law

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Broad Law

Frozen Track, Broad Law Nearing the summit of Broad Law on a bitter January day. The track is frozen and unlikely to thaw out any time soon. In the distance you can just see the Donald of Cramalt Crag.
Frozen Track, Broad Law Credit: Adam Ward

Broad Law is a prominent hill located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It stands at an impressive height of 840 meters (2,760 feet), making it the highest peak in the region. Situated within the picturesque Tweedsmuir Hills, Broad Law is a part of the Moorfoot Hills, which form the boundary between Peeblesshire and Midlothian.

This majestic mountain offers breathtaking panoramic views and is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers. Its distinctive broad summit stretches over a vast area, hence the name "Broad Law." The summit is crowned with a trig point, providing a convenient reference point for visitors.

The ascent to Broad Law is relatively challenging, offering a thrilling experience for seasoned climbers. The terrain is varied, encompassing steep slopes, heather-covered moorlands, and craggy rocks. The mountain is home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna, including various species of birds, mammals, and plant life. Rare sightings of golden eagles have been reported in the vicinity of Broad Law, adding to its allure.

The surrounding area offers ample opportunities for exploration and adventure. The nearby Talla Reservoir, fed by the Talla Water, provides a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. The tranquil beauty of the surrounding countryside, with its rolling hills and cascading waterfalls, attracts visitors seeking a peaceful retreat.

In conclusion, Broad Law is an impressive mountain in Peeblesshire, Scotland, offering magnificent views, challenging hikes, and a chance to immerse oneself in the spectacular natural beauty of the region.

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Broad Law Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.498124/-3.3527416 or Grid Reference NT1423. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Frozen Track, Broad Law Nearing the summit of Broad Law on a bitter January day. The track is frozen and unlikely to thaw out any time soon. In the distance you can just see the Donald of Cramalt Crag.
Frozen Track, Broad Law
Nearing the summit of Broad Law on a bitter January day. The track is frozen and unlikely to thaw out any time soon. In the distance you can just see the Donald of Cramalt Crag.
Broad Law from Dollar Law The bulky round top of Broad Law (840m) seen from the trig point on Dollar Law (817m), about 5km away.
Broad Law from Dollar Law
The bulky round top of Broad Law (840m) seen from the trig point on Dollar Law (817m), about 5km away.
Broad Law View from the Cramalt Craig col at the head of the Polmood Glen. There is a nascent corrie here, a rare excursion into mountain scenery for the area.
Broad Law
View from the Cramalt Craig col at the head of the Polmood Glen. There is a nascent corrie here, a rare excursion into mountain scenery for the area.
Boggy col between Broad Law and Cramalt Craig Rather wet but easier going than it looks.
Boggy col between Broad Law and Cramalt Craig
Rather wet but easier going than it looks.
Ling Hope Glen descending to Megget Water from between Cramalt Craig and Broad Law.
Ling Hope
Glen descending to Megget Water from between Cramalt Craig and Broad Law.
Tods Knowe Very peaty shoulder of Broad Law.
Tods Knowe
Very peaty shoulder of Broad Law.
Eastern shoulder of Broad Law Heading for the Police Scotland mast on the summit plateau.
Eastern shoulder of Broad Law
Heading for the Police Scotland mast on the summit plateau.
Cramalt Craig seen from Broad Law
Cramalt Craig seen from Broad Law
Police mast, Broad Law Radio mast near the summit.
Police mast, Broad Law
Radio mast near the summit.
Police mast, Broad Law The summit plateau with the mast near the edge of Polmood Craig.
Police mast, Broad Law
The summit plateau with the mast near the edge of Polmood Craig.
Flooded road, Broad Law The road from the Police Scotland mast on the summit plateau.
Flooded road, Broad Law
The road from the Police Scotland mast on the summit plateau.
Transformers, Broad Law summit The unguarded transformer now has a companion up a pole.
Transformers, Broad Law summit
The unguarded transformer now has a companion up a pole.
Broad Law summit Cairn, trig and bandstand.
Broad Law summit
Cairn, trig and bandstand.
Ruts, Broad Law summit Tracks between the summit and the air navigation beacon.
Ruts, Broad Law summit
Tracks between the summit and the air navigation beacon.
Road on Broad Law The road from Hearthstane serves the navigation beacon on the summit.
Road on Broad Law
The road from Hearthstane serves the navigation beacon on the summit.
View from Broad Law Towards Culter Fell and Tinto, beyond the wind farm above Kingledoors.
View from Broad Law
Towards Culter Fell and Tinto, beyond the wind farm above Kingledoors.
Northern slopes of Broad Law View along the ridge to Brown Knowe.
Northern slopes of Broad Law
View along the ridge to Brown Knowe.
Road up Broad Law The road up to the air navigation beacon on the summit.
Road up Broad Law
The road up to the air navigation beacon on the summit.
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Broad Law is located at Grid Ref: NT1423 (Lat: 55.498124, Lng: -3.3527416)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Located within 500m of 55.498124,-3.3527416
Broad Law
Corbett: yes
Donald: yes
Ele: 840
Graham: yes
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Source: old map
Wikidata: Q4971895
Wikipedia: en:Broad Law
Lat/Long: 55.4983148/-3.3529197
Talla
Airmark: beacon
Beacon Channel: 85X
Beacon Code: TLA
Beacon Frequency: 113.80 MHz
Beacon Type: DVOR/DME
Ele: 836
Operator: UK National Air Traffic Services
Ref: TLA
Source Data: OpenAIP
Lat/Long: 55.4991234/-3.3527756
Man Made: survey_point
Ref: S6127
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 55.4981289/-3.3527452
Man Made: tower
Source: bing
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 55.4994719/-3.3511761
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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