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Seathope Law

Hill, Mountain in Selkirkshire

Scotland

Seathope Law

Western slopes of Scawd Law Looking down to the Walker Burn and over to Priesthope Hill (right) and Kirnie Law (left).
Western slopes of Scawd Law Credit: Gordon Brown

Seathope Law is a prominent hill located in the picturesque region of Selkirkshire, Scotland. Situated in the southern part of the country, it forms part of the stunning Scottish Borders landscape. Rising to an elevation of approximately 527 meters (1,729 feet), Seathope Law offers breathtaking views and attracts visitors from near and far.

The hill is characterized by its rugged terrain, covered in heather and sparse vegetation, giving it a distinct charm. It is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers, who are drawn to its natural beauty and tranquility. The ascent to the summit can be challenging, but the rewarding panoramic views of the surrounding countryside make it all worthwhile.

Seathope Law is part of the extensive Ettrick Forest, an ancient woodland that covers a significant portion of Selkirkshire. The area is rich in history and folklore, with tales of mythical creatures and legendary figures adding to its allure.

The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The heather-clad slopes provide a habitat for various bird species, including the elusive peregrine falcon and the majestic golden eagle. Additionally, the surrounding woodland is home to deer, badgers, and other small mammals, making Seathope Law an excellent spot for wildlife observation.

Whether you are seeking a challenging hike, a peaceful retreat in nature, or an opportunity to immerse yourself in Scottish history and folklore, Seathope Law in Selkirkshire is a destination that promises to captivate and inspire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.652342/-2.9785634 or Grid Reference NT3840. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Western slopes of Scawd Law Looking down to the Walker Burn and over to Priesthope Hill (right) and Kirnie Law (left).
Western slopes of Scawd Law
Looking down to the Walker Burn and over to Priesthope Hill (right) and Kirnie Law (left).
Fence on Scawd Law south ridge Cairn Hill is the summit in the distance with tree planting on each side.
Fence on Scawd Law south ridge
Cairn Hill is the summit in the distance with tree planting on each side.
Gate Hope Steep sided glen to the south of Windlestraw Law. The road serves Caberstongrains and Seathope as well as the surrounding hills.
Gate Hope
Steep sided glen to the south of Windlestraw Law. The road serves Caberstongrains and Seathope as well as the surrounding hills.
Gate Hope Steep sided glen to the south of Windlestraw Law. The road serves Caberstongrains (in the view) and Seathope as well as the surrounding hills.
Gate Hope
Steep sided glen to the south of Windlestraw Law. The road serves Caberstongrains (in the view) and Seathope as well as the surrounding hills.
Caberston One of the two glens which form Early Hope and Gate Hope. It contains a collection of small woods with steep grassy slopes falling from Windlestraw Law.
Caberston
One of the two glens which form Early Hope and Gate Hope. It contains a collection of small woods with steep grassy slopes falling from Windlestraw Law.
Seat Hope A steep sided glen under Windlestraw Law.
Seat Hope
A steep sided glen under Windlestraw Law.
Corgae Sike A steep sided hollow under Seathope Law.
Corgae Sike
A steep sided hollow under Seathope Law.
Corgae Sike A hollow under Seathope Law. There has been a lot of road building recently in these hills.
Corgae Sike
A hollow under Seathope Law. There has been a lot of road building recently in these hills.
Seat Hope Looking up the steep sided glen past some release pens. Below here the ground is heathery, above is an area of grass, rough high up but of good quality here. The rabbits obviously approve.
Seat Hope
Looking up the steep sided glen past some release pens. Below here the ground is heathery, above is an area of grass, rough high up but of good quality here. The rabbits obviously approve.
Track, Seat Hope A track running along the side of Seathope Rig. It does not go past here except as a faint quad bike track on grass pasture. Seathope Law in the background.
Track, Seat Hope
A track running along the side of Seathope Rig. It does not go past here except as a faint quad bike track on grass pasture. Seathope Law in the background.
Seathope Rig A wet ridge running off Windlestraw Law. View towards Windlestraw Law over the Caberston hollow.
Seathope Rig
A wet ridge running off Windlestraw Law. View towards Windlestraw Law over the Caberston hollow.
Seathope Rig A quad bike track runs up Windlestraw Law.
Seathope Rig
A quad bike track runs up Windlestraw Law.
Coronation Wood Looking down Black Cleuch Rig towards the once "E" shaped wood. The lower bit of the letter has been felled and replanted.
Coronation Wood
Looking down Black Cleuch Rig towards the once "E" shaped wood. The lower bit of the letter has been felled and replanted.
North ridge, Scawd Law The ridge continues over Plover Knowe towards Windlestraw Law. It is quite dry underfoot.
North ridge, Scawd Law
The ridge continues over Plover Knowe towards Windlestraw Law. It is quite dry underfoot.
Scawd Law The heathery summit. Scawd Law is a very distinctive top with two steep sides south of Windlestraw Law.
Scawd Law
The heathery summit. Scawd Law is a very distinctive top with two steep sides south of Windlestraw Law.
Gathering pens, Seathope The road up Seat Hope runs through a series of gathering pens. There is a decommissioned lorry body beyond, turned into a fodder store. It is always a surprise as to how small 1970s lorries are - explains why I survived cycling on main roads back then?
Gathering pens, Seathope
The road up Seat Hope runs through a series of gathering pens. There is a decommissioned lorry body beyond, turned into a fodder store. It is always a surprise as to how small 1970s lorries are - explains why I survived cycling on main roads back then?
Coronation Wood and Scawd Law View down Gate Hope / Early Hope from Seathope Rig. The E shaped Coronation Wood has lost its foot and has been replanted there.
Coronation Wood and Scawd Law
View down Gate Hope / Early Hope from Seathope Rig. The E shaped Coronation Wood has lost its foot and has been replanted there.
A head of the Gate Hope glens The westerly branch of Gate Hope / Early Hope . At the flight pool the lower ground stops and steep grassy slopes rise to Windlestraw Law. Keepers are checking a release pen, probably containing red legged partridges.
A head of the Gate Hope glens
The westerly branch of Gate Hope / Early Hope . At the flight pool the lower ground stops and steep grassy slopes rise to Windlestraw Law. Keepers are checking a release pen, probably containing red legged partridges.
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Seathope Law is located at Grid Ref: NT3840 (Lat: 55.652342, Lng: -2.9785634)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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