Broad Law, Summit in Scottish Borders, Scotland
Description
Broad Law rises to 840 meters above sea level as the highest point in the Scottish Borders, featuring gentle grassy slopes topped with the United Kingdom's tallest air traffic radio beacon.
History
The mountain formed part of the ancient Ettrick Forest and underwent significant glacial shaping during the Ice Age, while its summit served as a boundary marker between the former counties of Peeblesshire and Selkirkshire.
Culture
This Corbett mountain holds distinction as the only peak of its classification entirely within the Borders region, representing the traditional Scottish mountaineering heritage established by John Corbett and the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
Practical
The most accessible route begins from Megget Stane parking area, requiring approximately four to five hours for the 11-kilometer round trip with 600 meters of elevation gain through heathland and forestry tracks.
Did you know?
The summit houses wreckage from a World War II aircraft that remains preserved on the moorland, creating an unexpected historical landmark alongside the modern navigation equipment at Scotland's highest VOR beacon location.
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