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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 (1:25k) 336 |
Survey: | Abney level/Leica RX1250 |
Change log: | show changes for this hill entry |
GPS data: | show GPS entries for this hill |
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Logged Descriptions (logged by 288 users) | By | Date of Ascent |
anguscow | 28/03/2024 | |
arjh | 10/02/2024 | |
weaselmaster | 03/02/2024 | |
Pommyjon | 25/01/2024 | |
RobB | 12/10/2023 | |
SunnyAdventures2 | 05/10/2023 | |
nathan79 | 09/09/2023 | |
4th of 5 Donalds clockwise around Manorhead | Topographer57 | 04/09/2023 |
5th on a clockwise route. Solo. | bolton | 16/08/2023 |
From Long Graine, followed the fence. | JAdair97 | 17/07/2023 |
Thorny | 20/04/2023 | |
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. | TRG318 | 02/04/2023 |
With L & R | Janet M | 05/03/2023 |
Lindsay M | 05/03/2023 | |
Rod M | 05/03/2023 | |
Fi | 05/02/2023 | |
scoob | 05/02/2023 | |
fedupofuserids | 05/02/2023 | |
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. | Victor | 08/01/2023 |
ScottyBoy76 | 02/01/2023 | |
Pykestone Hill and Drumelzier Law from Drumelzier. Walkhighlands route | hummusg | 09/11/2022 |
Delyoung | 05/11/2022 | |
Jim B | 30/10/2022 | |
Tonester | 26/09/2022 | |
Gallovidian | 24/09/2022 | |
Backpacking 2nd day | Adventurers5 | 13/09/2022 |
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. | jonglew | 07/09/2022 |
AlanD | 19/08/2022 | |
jgregor | 14/08/2022 | |
Wycombe Wanderer | 08/08/2022 | |
Crawford Lindsay | 13/07/2022 | |
wintergreen | 13/07/2022 | |
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. | Isbjorn | 05/06/2022 |
stevent0809 | 19/05/2022 | |
IMacd45 | 10/04/2022 | |
suprisefish | 27/03/2022 | |
scott duncan | 26/03/2022 | |
From Taberon Law, on to Drumelzier Law | Colin Crawford | 22/03/2022 |
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. | nicolajane | 19/03/2022 |
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. | langskill | 19/03/2022 |
Pykestone Hill circular | Huwel | 10/03/2022 |
danpquinn | 21/02/2022 | |
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) | kdbennett | 04/12/2021 |
AndyS | 07/11/2021 | |
Robin56 | 24/10/2021 | |
49pp | 04/10/2021 | |
Circuit from Drumelzier. | thekirkie pirate | 12/08/2021 |
From Long Grain Knowe | KeithByTheC | 03/08/2021 |
govanah | 01/07/2021 | |
LDWA Group walk. Start Drumelzier car park. Drumelzier Law, Glenstivon Dod, Middle Hill, Taberon Law. Back along river. | tsharp | 20/06/2021 |
yorkielad | 17/06/2021 | |
ThickIce | 13/06/2021 | |
Graham Banks | 22/05/2021 | |
From Long Grain Knowe. Came back after a detour out to Taberon Law. With Ian & Alfie. | Dangerous Dave | 15/05/2021 |
Revisit, Weather fair. | MountainMac | 24/04/2021 |
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. | SS | 23/04/2021 |
Trailmaister | 03/04/2021 | |
colazione | 15/03/2021 | |
Berkscire874 | 07/03/2021 | |
SunnyAdventures | 27/12/2020 | |
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. | tsharp | 06/11/2020 |
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 Down1 | 27/09/2020 |
davezeking | 14/09/2020 | |
MKInnes | 06/09/2020 | |
Mark Hodgson | 06/09/2020 | |
jswalker | 29/08/2020 | |
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. | chillyman8 | 25/07/2020 |
StephenPSmith | 19/07/2020 | |
iblissss | 21/03/2020 | |
Christo1979 | 18/01/2020 | |
TONY DEALL | 18/01/2020 | |
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. | PGCE | 24/10/2019 |
Round of three Donalds from Drumelzier. | the pigguy | 22/10/2019 |
solitaryfellwanderer | 21/09/2019 | |
Tony J | 06/07/2019 | |
Revisit. Pykestone circuit from Drumelzier, with Phil, Richard & Tony. Down via P5m Glenstivon Dodd and Drumelzier Law | RHW | 06/07/2019 |
On way to Tony Smiths completion on Pykestone hill via dollar law. | cjo | 06/07/2019 |
RichardM | 06/07/2019 | |
Quad track all the way from Taberon. | Tony S | 20/06/2019 |
tomandivy | 03/05/2019 | |
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. | jenx | 21/04/2019 |
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) | gerrybowes | 20/03/2019 |
easers | 31/01/2019 | |
iangpark | 31/01/2019 | |
Graham22b | 26/12/2018 | |
iainwalton | 05/12/2018 | |
JulieB | 11/08/2018 | |
bryanp | 05/07/2018 | |
Stavanger Toestub | 07/05/2018 | |
Round of 3 Donalds from small carpark at Drumelzier. Pleasant walking using tracks. Drying up nicely underfoot. | AndrewFinnimore | 06/05/2018 |
From Drumelzier Law. Dropped steeply down to the col, then up to the summit via Glenstivon Dod. Onwards to Taberon Law. Solo. | Man of Kernow1 | 20/04/2018 |
superstar_tradesman | 11/03/2018 | |
Alone, on damp and cloudy circuit from Drumelzier. | Grinner | 17/12/2017 |
Simon Winton | 08/11/2017 | |
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. | SS | 05/11/2017 |
From Drumelzier. Scrape Hill, Pykestone Hill, Grey Weather Law, Long Grain Knowe, Middle Hill, Drumelzier Law. Good traks and paths for most of route. | RobertP | 07/10/2017 |
weaselmaster | 05/10/2017 | |
Half day round from Drumelzier - Pykestone Hill - Middle Hill - Drumelzier Hill. Descended too early from the latter (ferns!) - best to stick to the ridge. | benalder284 | 15/09/2017 |
richtea5040 | 12/09/2017 | |
anne3366 | 10/08/2017 | |
Ralph | 10/08/2017 | |
silverhow | 10/08/2017 | |
Frogreen | 21/12/2016 | |
7th Donald | lojzi860621 | 17/12/2016 |
bertbarnett123 | 02/10/2016 | |
DaveMcS | 04/09/2016 | |
elma spencer | 19/08/2016 | |
Blair282 | 05/08/2016 | |
2nd time. | russell61 | 30/07/2016 |
bogdodger | 19/07/2016 | |
carole engel | 18/07/2016 | |
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. | DanTrig | 14/05/2016 |
Weather fair. | MountainMac | 25/03/2016 |
The Fife Flyer | 07/03/2016 | |
weaselmaster | 26/02/2016 | |
Sick Kid | 26/02/2016 | |
JFT_96 | 23/02/2016 | |
needanewdog | 04/01/2016 | |
lordtonult | 12/12/2015 | |
daviemore | 26/10/2015 | |
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. | jacobus | 14/10/2015 |
LizH | 19/09/2015 | |
PeterAH | 19/09/2015 | |
Round from Drumelzier. The stick had fallen over. I replaced it & secured it by craftily wedged stones. No need to inform anyone, Play2end. | ngthack | 16/09/2015 |
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? | Play2End | 11/08/2015 |
oldsteve | 12/06/2015 | |
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. | GravelMonkey | 11/06/2015 |
hornet | 17/05/2015 | |
NormanW | 01/05/2015 | |
(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. | trienbrae | 15/04/2015 |
ghaley | 21/03/2015 | |
Mr Apples | 12/02/2015 | |
foggieclimber | 15/11/2014 | |
High cloud, part sun, cool wind, warm, good views. | iangalbraith | 15/07/2014 |
Dave Geere | 18/05/2014 | |
See Dollar Law | dickscroop | 05/05/2014 |
chrispine | 23/04/2014 | |
Colin Crawford | 20/04/2014 | |
self | davidsbatty | 28/02/2014 |
round of 5 | robertphillips | 02/02/2014 |
Pykestone, Middle Hill & Drumelzier Law from Drumelzier with Ian & Fiona. Clockwise route with cloudy but dry weather, some snow patches on the top. 
 
Total time: 4h 25min | mproudfoot | 19/01/2014 |
Johnny Corbett | 26/12/2013 | |
Long trudge on 8 Donalds on Dollar Law circuit. Grand day out. | nickywood1 | 29/09/2013 |
Norrie Muir | 29/09/2013 | |
Gavin Theobald | 09/08/2013 | |
Kirkhope, Middle Hill, Taberon Law, Middle Hill, Pykestone Hill, The Scrape | borderterrier | 02/06/2013 |
A big ambitious running bagging day with Darren on snow covered hills from Meggethead. From Taberon Law before curving round to outlier of Drumelzier law. Could have skirted and done this on return leg south 50/50 as to which was best. | Chris Pearson | 12/04/2013 |
dazza4994 | 02/03/2013 | |
MC DC | Martin66 | 30/11/2012 |
During a long weekend based in Moffat. Parked at Drumelzier with Martin66, walked up the track to Den Knowes Head & then headed off to pick up The Scrape, Back along the fence to Pykestone Hill continuing over Grey Weather Law to Long Grain Knowe & then W to Middle Hill. An out & back to Taberon Law & then leaving the fence lines, across to Drumelzier Law & then dropping due N to rejoin the outward track. An easy round on frosted ground on a beautiful clear, windless day. | NotReallyABagger | 30/11/2012 |
bertbarnett123 | 07/11/2012 | |
Pykestone Hill, Middle Hill, Drumelzier Law | borderterrier | 03/11/2012 |
Clova | 12/10/2012 | |
buggerlugs | 16/09/2012 | |
kiltedbiggles | 14/06/2012 | |
alda | 09/05/2012 | |
Not one that lingers in the memory for more than a few seconds. The 'one' between Pykestone and Drumelzier. | Roblex | 04/05/2012 |
MuckleG | 14/04/2012 | |
iaindbrown | 13/02/2012 | |
alda | 13/02/2012 | |
tuxer | 12/02/2012 | |
hils | 20/01/2012 | |
pwbellarby | 10/12/2011 | |
Andrew Simmons | 19/11/2011 | |
bertbarnett123 | 19/10/2011 | |
Bobf | 20/09/2011 | |
Vinnie | 25/08/2011 | |
mae | 28/06/2011 | |
JockTamson | 02/06/2011 | |
From Long Grain Knowe to Taberon Law. | Alan | 11/05/2011 |
hughbagger | 22/04/2011 | |
Followed fence from Long Grain Knowe. | derekblackburn | 16/04/2011 |
Colin Crawford | 06/03/2011 | |
Moore100 | 20/11/2010 | |
highlandhillwalker | 16/10/2010 | |
Tricky | 28/08/2010 | |
mountaineagle | 29/07/2010 | |
hillhunter | 17/07/2010 | |
BrianFish | 16/07/2010 | |
Colin Crawford | 08/07/2010 | |
Anton | 31/05/2010 | |
KeithByTheC | 16/05/2010 | |
ArdrossanWintonRover | 05/04/2010 | |
hill walker | 02/03/2010 | |
bjewing | 31/10/2009 | |
jaizinho | 01/08/2009 | |
vuirich | 19/07/2009 | |
Emma and Simon | 12/04/2009 | |
from Pykestone. Laying in shelter of column put o trousers on with difficulty, as rain came on. Followed fence down to the Thief's Road WDP by fence and aimed at flat heathery horizon for lunch lying flat with back to wind. Up to very large flat mossy area at 13.20. Used GPS to locate top. No cairn. to Drumelzier. | arranc | 07/04/2009 |
MacAoidh | 31/01/2009 | |
Martin R | 01/01/2009 | |
FCL | 22/12/2008 | |
Solo hill run | HFB | 13/07/2008 |
Danmawr | 21/03/2008 | |
callumblack | 17/12/2007 | |
RIB | HFB | 26/08/2007 |
Martyn1 | 20/08/2007 | |
Rambling Ray | 15/08/2007 | |
Alan Whatley | 13/07/2007 | |
cmac | 15/04/2007 | |
thenomad | 09/03/2007 | |
Start from a small parking area on the A701.Grid 122309. Route to Middle Hill, take the track SE through the forest. | smocks and denims | 02/02/2007 |
BasherBob | 14/01/2007 | |
kathyh | 24/12/2006 | |
Moorponder | 27/07/2006 | |
stevedixon | 14/03/2006 | |
neilsan | 11/09/2005 | |
KRae | 01/01/2005 | |
Tom Mundell | 05/12/2004 | |
sarah mundell | 05/12/2004 | |
Gallovidian | 15/08/2004 | |
jfwilson | 27/06/2004 | |
tenerifebilly | 22/04/2004 | |
fasgadh | 02/03/2004 | |
russell61 | 22/02/2004 | |
PM | 25/01/2004 | |
interloper | 24/01/2004 | |
Alan Moore | 30/10/2003 | |
jimbloomer | 03/10/2003 | |
Sandman | 26/03/2003 | |
Laurel | 12/02/2003 | |
Rowan | 12/02/2003 | |
N.Morters | 24/11/2002 | |
Minto | 06/10/2002 | |
Fletch | 29/06/2002 | |
Phaedra | 27/04/2002 | |
PeteN | 30/03/2002 | |
Drumelzier Law, Middle Law, Pykestone Hill & The Scrape from Drumelzier with Fiona, Chalmers No. 96 | agentmancuso | 23/03/2002 |
FionaC | 23/03/2002 | |
StueyB | 28/12/2000 | |
chalky1953 | 12/08/2000 | |
BaggerGutt | 07/07/2000 | |
Colin Crawford | 24/01/2000 | |
tsmart | 01/01/2000 | |
maknipe | 20/03/1999 | |
Ascended on the descent from Dollar heading for Drumelzier Law. | JohnW | 31/10/1998 |
alda | 17/10/1998 | |
irobbo | 09/08/1998 | |
GaryJones | 01/07/1998 | |
borderline | 28/02/1998 | |
chrisbien | 02/02/1997 | |
amswanston | 08/01/1997 | |
john steel | 25/05/1996 | |
Ken_Stewart | 28/02/1996 | |
Sherlock | 23/12/1995 | |
David Purchase | 30/11/1995 | |
Colin Crawford | 10/10/1995 | |
Thearlaichdubh | 21/12/1994 | |
paz1953 | 26/10/1994 | |
alda | 26/03/1994 | |
PhilMcLean | 18/09/1993 | |
Evening Donald round on the way home south: Dulyard Brae to Drumelzier. | Eddie | 11/03/1993 |
Colin Crawford | 03/10/1990 | |
Kiltie | 08/07/1990 | |
try9fan | 03/10/1989 | |
Manor Water horseshoe including Pykestone Hill, Dollar Law, Cramalt Craig, Black Law, Dun Rig and assorted Donalds and Tops | RHW | 08/07/1989 |
JGC | 26/03/1988 | |
Dave McG | 26/10/1987 | |
Kiltie | 04/09/1986 | |
IainT | 11/08/1986 | |
RobF | 04/04/1982 | |
3 kinnears | 01/01/1980 | |
Date uncertain. | ARM | 01/01/1979 |
DewiH | 07/01/1977 | |
florentinatolea | 01/01/1970 | |
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