Boodie's Law

Hill, Mountain in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Boodie's Law

Track at Muirfield Looking westward. — Track at Muirfield Credit: Peter Wood

Boodie's Law is a prominent hill located in Roxburghshire, a historic county in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. Situated about 4 miles west of the town of Hawick, Boodie's Law is part of the Cheviot Hills range, which extends across the border between Scotland and England.

Standing at an elevation of 1,282 feet (391 meters), Boodie's Law offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is characterized by its gently sloping grassy terrain, which makes it accessible to hikers and walkers of various abilities.

The summit of Boodie's Law is marked by a cairn, a man-made pile of stones traditionally used as a marker or memorial. This cairn not only serves as a navigational aid but also adds to the hill's scenic beauty.

Boodie's Law is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, attracting both locals and tourists alike. Its easily accessible location, coupled with its breathtaking views, make it an ideal spot for activities such as hillwalking, birdwatching, and nature photography.

The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Its grassy slopes are dotted with heather, wildflowers, and various species of grasses, providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife including birds, rabbits, and deer.

Overall, Boodie's Law offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty and tranquility of the Scottish Borders, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Boodie's Law Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.471953/-2.7537603 or Grid Reference NT5220. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track at Muirfield

Looking westward.

Peter Wood

Old track, Horsleyhill

With beech trees remaining from hedges

Richard Webb

Fields and strip, Horseley Hill

Richard Webb

Stripwood, Hassendean Hill

Young oaks at the northern end of the strip.

Richard Webb

A stubble field with round bales at Hassendean Hill

This sloping field is on the southeast side of the B6359.

Walter Baxter

Track, Muirfield

Waymarked as the Hawick Circular Ride, but little sign of recent use. There were some old baked hoofprints probably dating back to the run up to the Common Rides, but the vegetation is firmly in control now.

Richard Webb

Hassendean Burn

Running high and it was still raining.

Richard Webb

Strip wood, Hassendean Hill

Richard Webb

An old hedge, Horsley Hill

Grown out beech hedge beside a cut off bend in the road.

Richard Webb

Morning mist, Horsley Hill

The last of the anticyclonic weather for a while. Fog lifts to reveal Rubers Law.

Richard Webb

Sheep, Horsely Hill

The morning mist is clearing at the end of a long period of settled weather.

Richard Webb

Farm track, Clarilaw

Richard Webb

Wet fields, Horsleyhill

There are the remains of a double row of hedges here, a few trees and an earthbank. Looks like a road on the map and may have been one once.

Richard Webb

Beech row, Hassendean

Richard Webb

Farmland at Clarilaw

Clarilaw is a small settlement on the B6359 from Hawick to Lilliesleaf.

Jim Barton

Track above Clarilaw

See Richard Webb's photograph NT5218 : Farm track, Clarilaw for the start of this track in Clarilaw. Rubers Law (424m) is the hill in the distance.

Jim Barton

Track junction above Clarilaw

At the top of the track up from Clarilaw, the Hawick Riding Route heads to the left in this view. Other walking routes follow tracks to the SW from here.

Jim Barton