Broad Law facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Broad Law |
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Broad Law seen from the nearby hill of Cramalt Craig. The radio tower on the top is just visible.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 840 m (2,760 ft) |
| Prominence | 653 m |
| Parent peak | Merrick |
| Listing | Ma,Hu,Tu,Sim, C, D,CoH,CoU,CoA, DN,Y,P600,P500 |
| Geography | |
| Location | Scottish Borders, Scotland |
| Parent range | Manor Hills, Southern Uplands |
| OS grid | NT 14643 23533 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 72 |
Broad Law is a tall hill in the Manor Hills range. This range is part of the Southern Uplands in Scotland. Broad Law is the second highest point in the Southern Uplands. It is also the highest point in the Scottish Borders area.
The hill stands 840 metres (about 2,756 feet) high. It has a prominence of 653 metres. This means it rises 653 metres above the lowest point connecting it to a higher peak. Broad Law is only about 3 metres (10 feet) shorter than its parent peak, Merrick.
About Broad Law
Broad Law looks smooth, rounded, and covered in grass. Many hills nearby share this look. However, the valleys around it have very steep sides. This landscape is a bit like the Cheviots or the Howgill Fells.
How to Climb Broad Law
It is easiest to climb Broad Law from a place called Megget Stane. This starting point is to the south and is already 452 metres high. People also often start their climb from villages near the hill's base. Some hikers even make a long, 30-mile journey. This trek goes across the local area between the towns of Peebles and Moffat.
What's on the Summit?
At the very top of Broad Law, you will find a special beacon. This is the highest VOR beacon in the UK. VOR beacons help airplanes navigate. There is also a radio tower on the summit. These towers help send radio signals across the area.
Broad Law's Special Status
The summit of Broad Law is also the highest point of the historic county of Peeblesshire. This means it is the "county top" for that area. Sometimes, people mistakenly say it is the county top for Selkirkshire. This is because of old changes to county lines. But Broad Law truly belongs to Peeblesshire.
