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Name:Middle Hill
Hill number:1857
Height:717.2m / 2353ft
Parent (Ma):1830  Broad Law
RHB Section:28B: The River Tweed to the English Border
Donald area:Manor Hills
County/UA:Scottish Borders
Catchment:Tweed
Class:Simm, Donald, Graham Top
(Tu,Sim,D,GT,DN)
Grid ref:NT 15944 29443
Summit feature:no feature
Drop:41.8m
Col:675.4m  NT171308  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 72
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Survey:Abney level/Leica RX1250
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 287 users, only the latest 50 shown - Show all)ByDate of Ascent
4th of 5 Donalds clockwise around ManorheadTopographer5704/09/2023
5th on a clockwise route. Solo.bolton16/08/2023
From Long Graine, followed the fence.JAdair9717/07/2023
Straightforward SHC Walk from Drumelzier. Pykestone Hill, Grey Weather Law, Dollar Law, Long Grain Knowe, Middle Hill, Glenstivon Dod, Drumelzie Law and back by Logan Head.TRG31802/04/2023
With L & RJanet M05/03/2023
From Drumelzier up Pykestone Hill, Long Grain Knowe, over to Middle Hill, returning by Drumelzier Law. Several windy, sleety showers. Most of high peaks around were covered in cloud, although some good views were seen, including the Pentland Hills and Tinto. With Sally.Victor08/01/2023
Pykestone Hill and Drumelzier Law from Drumelzier. Walkhighlands routehummusg09/11/2022
Backpacking 2nd dayAdventurers513/09/2022
From Stanhope, parking just before the bridge (NT 1199 3043). Taberon Law first, then across to here. On to Long Grain Knowe -> Grey Weather Law -> Drumelzier Law and return for a pleasant 14k round.jonglew07/09/2022
Parking in tiny car park at Drumelzier (NT136339) Excellent track up to Den Knowes Head, cut across to The Scrape. Pykestone Hill, Grey Weather Law, Long Grain Knowe, Middle Hill, Taberon Law, back to Middle Hill, Glenstivon Dod, Drumelzier Law. Mostly on good paths and ATV tracks.Isbjorn05/06/2022
From Taberon Law, on to Drumelzier LawColin Crawford22/03/2022
Parked at the little car park in Drumelzier, up the dead-end road to the SE of the village just past the shed. Great walk over 7 tops, easy underfoot, sunshine all day, pity about the wind.nicolajane19/03/2022
After breakfast Frances and I drove to Broughton and then to Drumelzier. It was a bright but chilly blue sky day with a moderate wind. We walked up the track to Pykestone Hill. I was not moving particularly quickly and I also underestimated how close we were to the top of Pykestone Hill. From the trig point on top of Pykestone Hill we followed the fence line over Grey Weather Law and Long Grain Knowe and out to Middle Hill that was the second Donald of the day. As we swung round from Pykestone Hill to Drumelzier Law we were no longer walking into the wind. We doubled back towards Drumelzier Law via Glenstivon Dod. Smoke drifted over the hills from the Manor valley. We descended over Dulyard Brae and Logan Head and down Finglen Rig back to Drumlezier. On Dulyard Brae we passed a family group walking up the hill.langskill19/03/2022
Pykestone Hill circularHuwel10/03/2022
From small parking area in Drumelzier (NT136340), followed ATV track SE along Drumelzier Burn up onto Den Knowes Head, turning E to Broad Moss col and along fence N to The Scrape, back S following fence to Pykestone Hill, Grey Weather Law, Long Grain Knowe, then first W then SW to Middle Hill, back NE to fence corner and N to Glenstivon Dod, NW over Drumelzier Law, descending NW on track to col before 514m spot height, down a gully to Finglen Glen, followed tracks along burn to main ATV track by Drumelzier Burn and back to car (4h30m)kdbennett04/12/2021
Circuit from Drumelzier.thekirkie pirate12/08/2021
From Long Grain Knowe KeithByTheC03/08/2021
LDWA Group walk. Start Drumelzier car park. Drumelzier Law, Glenstivon Dod, Middle Hill, Taberon Law. Back along river.tsharp20/06/2021
 yorkielad17/06/2021
From Long Grain Knowe. Came back after a detour out to Taberon Law. With Ian & Alfie.Dangerous Dave15/05/2021
Revisit, Weather fair.MountainMac24/04/2021
From Patervan in a clockwise circuit over Birkside Law, Hunt Law, Cramalt Craig, Fifescar Knowe, Dollar Law, Middle Hill and Taberon Law and back via Stanhope. Excellent loop with atv/path all the way on a glorious day - recommend it.SS23/04/2021
Patked in car park at Drumelziewith the “Merlin Trail” plaque. Across the bridge and round the back of the cottage. Weather was gorgeous for November although it clouded up a little in the afternoon. Very few boggy bits and, generally, quite an easy walk. Pykestone Hill first, then Long Grain Knowe, Middle Hill and finally Drumelzier Law. Lovely walk, lovely day out.tsharp06/11/2020
CW round from Drumelzier: The Scrape, Pykestone Hill, Grey Weather Law, Long Grain Knowe, Middle Hill, Taberon Law, Drumelzier Law. Easy walking and views across almost all the Borders hills - superb.Nick Down127/09/2020
I went south today to get three Donalds and a Donald Top from Drumelzier in the Scottish Borders south east of Biggar. I walked up Den Knowes to the 1st Donald, Pykestone Hill (737m) then north east to the Donald Top of The Scrape (719m). Followed by a traverse back over Pykestone Hill to the 2nd Donald, Middle Hill (716m) when the fog finally cleared to give great views toward the Lowther Hills, Culter Fell and Tinto. Then a walk over to the 3rd Donald, Drumelzier Law (668m), before descending Finglen Rig back to the start point in Drumelzier village, 05:30hrs all in. I made the mistake of take my canvas hiking boots so my feet were soaking, but it was still enjoyable day out, as I got a view later on.chillyman825/07/2020
Stob Law, Glenrath Heights, Blackhouse Heights, Black Law, Conscleuch Head, Deer Law, Greenside Law, Norman Law, Fifescar Knowe, Dollar Law, Taberon Law, Middle Hill, Drumelzier Law, Pykestone Hill, The Scrape. 10 hours 30.PGCE24/10/2019
Round of three Donalds from Drumelzier.the pigguy 22/10/2019
Revisit. Pykestone circuit from Drumelzier, with Phil, Richard & Tony. Down via P5m Glenstivon Dodd and Drumelzier LawRHW06/07/2019
On way to Tony Smiths completion on Pykestone hill via dollar law.cjo06/07/2019
Quad track all the way from Taberon.Tony S20/06/2019
A long walk through from Cramalt parking spot at Loch Megget to Glenrath Farm. With B and R. Lucky to be blown along by a southerly wind.jenx21/04/2019
Small car park in Drumelzier at 136340. A clockwise circuit of the Donalds/Donald Tops above Drumelzier, visiting The Scrape, Pykestone Hill, Middle Hill, Taberon Law & Drumelzier Law. Apart from a bit of rough going on the walk out to Taberon Law, good terrain with well-used paths & tracks. (S)gerrybowes20/03/2019
Round of 3 Donalds from small carpark at Drumelzier. Pleasant walking using tracks. Drying up nicely underfoot.AndrewFinnimore06/05/2018
From Drumelzier Law. Dropped steeply down to the col, then up to the summit via Glenstivon Dod. Onwards to Taberon Law. Solo.Man of Kernow120/04/2018
Alone, on damp and cloudy circuit from Drumelzier.Grinner17/12/2017
From Drumelzier taking track to below Pykestone Hill then contour to The Scrape. Over aforementioned summit then along on ATV tracks to Middle Hill. Thought about Taberon Law but instead headed straight back over Drumelzier Law and down via Logan Head to the car.SS05/11/2017
From Drumelzier. Scrape Hill, Pykestone Hill, Grey Weather Law, Long Grain Knowe, Middle Hill, Drumelzier Law. Good traks and paths for most of route.RobertP07/10/2017
Half day round from Drumelzier - Pykestone Hill - Middle Hill - Drumelzier Hill. Descended too early from the latter (ferns!) - best to stick to the ridge.benalder28415/09/2017
7th Donaldlojzi86062117/12/2016
2nd time.russell6130/07/2016
15.8 Mile walk in perfect weather from parking area near Kirkhope Burn, walked along road to end and up good footpath to ridge across boggy col and up to Greenside Law, across head of Manor Valley on track to Notman Law, out to Cramalt Craig, and back along to Fifescar Knowe then Dollar Law, down a long way and back up to pathetic lump of Long Grain Knowe, out and back to Middle Hill, then along ridge continuation to Grey Weather Law, Pykestone Hill and The Scrape, descended to car via Posso Craig passing very strange and unused trig point down bottom of Northey Knowe hillside. Terrain very easy like walking on a carpet all the way. No people anywhere.DanTrig14/05/2016
Weather fair.MountainMac25/03/2016
Solo continuation from Pykestone Hill over MH and down/up to Taberon Law and back again over MH, making second and third ascents of MH. Then out to Drumelzier Law. First visit, also solo, was 15/04/2015. Fourth visit, again solo, was 17/01/2022, coming from A701 through Hopekist Rig forest track to 152294 exit onto deep heather and steep slope to reach MH summit; brilliant hillwalking day: continued SW to Taberon Law then NW to butt 8 lunch, lost atv on Craig Head turned SE till slope eased down to track to Stanhope and P on A701 for circuit.jacobus14/10/2015
Round from Drumelzier. The stick had fallen over. I replaced it & secured it by craftily wedged stones. No need to inform anyone, Play2end.ngthack16/09/2015
Last Donald of the day. Started at Crook Inn then went to Talla and ended up here. The stick in the cairn is a bit lose...who do I inform?Play2End11/08/2015
Third of the day. ascent much nicer compared with Dollar Law but less of a path. really good grassy running along the top with a flat summit and no cairn.GravelMonkey11/06/2015
(Continuation of 1847, Pykestone Hill)Crossed fence at NT 168298 gate, between Grey Weather Law and Long Grain Knowe, walked up directly to summit of MH (two posts). Descended slightly onto Glenstivon Dod, lunching at cairn before top; turned NE down to col leading to Drumelzier Law. Second visit on 14/10/2015, en route from The Scrape, Pykestone Hill, Grey Weather Hill and Long Grain Knowe; continued from MH down to Taberon Law and returned for third visit before descending to Glenstivon, lunch at shepherds' cairn, and onto Drumelzier Law. Weather was a little cloudy with sunny intervals and light wind.trienbrae15/04/2015
ghaley21/03/2015
High cloud, part sun, cool wind, warm, good views.iangalbraith15/07/2014
See Dollar Lawdickscroop05/05/2014