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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 288 users)ByDate of Ascent
anguscow28/03/2024
arjh10/02/2024
weaselmaster03/02/2024
Pommyjon25/01/2024
RobB12/10/2023
SunnyAdventures205/10/2023
nathan7909/09/2023
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
Thorny20/04/2023
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.TRG31802/04/2023
With L & RJanet M05/03/2023
Lindsay M05/03/2023
Rod M05/03/2023
Fi05/02/2023
scoob05/02/2023
fedupofuserids05/02/2023
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.Victor08/01/2023
ScottyBoy7602/01/2023
Pykestone Hill and Drumelzier Law from Drumelzier. Walkhighlands routehummusg09/11/2022
Delyoung05/11/2022
Jim B30/10/2022
Tonester26/09/2022
Gallovidian24/09/2022
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
AlanD19/08/2022
jgregor14/08/2022
Wycombe Wanderer08/08/2022
Crawford Lindsay13/07/2022
wintergreen13/07/2022
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.Isbjorn05/06/2022
stevent080919/05/2022
IMacd4510/04/2022
suprisefish27/03/2022
scott duncan26/03/2022
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
danpquinn21/02/2022
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)kdbennett04/12/2021
AndyS07/11/2021
Robin5624/10/2021
49pp04/10/2021
Circuit from Drumelzier.thekirkie pirate12/08/2021
From Long Grain Knowe KeithByTheC03/08/2021
govanah01/07/2021
LDWA Group walk. Start Drumelzier car park. Drumelzier Law, Glenstivon Dod, Middle Hill, Taberon Law. Back along river.tsharp20/06/2021
 yorkielad17/06/2021
ThickIce13/06/2021
Graham Banks22/05/2021
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
Trailmaister03/04/2021
colazione15/03/2021
Berkscire87407/03/2021
SunnyAdventures27/12/2020
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.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
davezeking14/09/2020
MKInnes06/09/2020
Mark Hodgson06/09/2020
jswalker29/08/2020
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.chillyman825/07/2020
StephenPSmith19/07/2020
iblissss21/03/2020
Christo197918/01/2020
TONY DEALL18/01/2020
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.PGCE24/10/2019
Round of three Donalds from Drumelzier.the pigguy 22/10/2019
solitaryfellwanderer21/09/2019
Tony J06/07/2019
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
RichardM06/07/2019
Quad track all the way from Taberon.Tony S20/06/2019
tomandivy03/05/2019
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.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
easers31/01/2019
iangpark31/01/2019
Graham22b26/12/2018
iainwalton05/12/2018
JulieB11/08/2018
bryanp05/07/2018
Stavanger Toestub07/05/2018
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
superstar_tradesman11/03/2018
Alone, on damp and cloudy circuit from Drumelzier.Grinner17/12/2017
Simon Winton08/11/2017
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.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
weaselmaster05/10/2017
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
richtea504012/09/2017
anne336610/08/2017
Ralph10/08/2017
silverhow10/08/2017
Frogreen21/12/2016
7th Donaldlojzi86062117/12/2016
bertbarnett12302/10/2016
DaveMcS04/09/2016
elma spencer19/08/2016
Blair28205/08/2016
2nd time.russell6130/07/2016
bogdodger19/07/2016
carole engel18/07/2016
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
The Fife Flyer07/03/2016
weaselmaster26/02/2016
Sick Kid26/02/2016
JFT_9623/02/2016
needanewdog04/01/2016
lordtonult12/12/2015
daviemore26/10/2015
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.jacobus14/10/2015
LizH19/09/2015
PeterAH19/09/2015
Round from Drumelzier. The stick had fallen over. I replaced it & secured it by craftily wedged stones. No need to inform anyone, Play2end.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
oldsteve12/06/2015
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.GravelMonkey11/06/2015
hornet17/05/2015
NormanW01/05/2015
(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.trienbrae15/04/2015
ghaley21/03/2015
Mr Apples12/02/2015
foggieclimber15/11/2014
High cloud, part sun, cool wind, warm, good views.iangalbraith15/07/2014
Dave Geere18/05/2014
See Dollar Lawdickscroop05/05/2014
chrispine23/04/2014
Colin Crawford20/04/2014
selfdavidsbatty28/02/2014
round of 5robertphillips02/02/2014
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 25minmproudfoot19/01/2014
Johnny Corbett26/12/2013
Long trudge on 8 Donalds on Dollar Law circuit. Grand day out.nickywood129/09/2013
Norrie Muir29/09/2013
Gavin Theobald09/08/2013
Kirkhope, Middle Hill, Taberon Law, Middle Hill, Pykestone Hill, The Scrapeborderterrier02/06/2013
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 Pearson12/04/2013
dazza499402/03/2013
MC DCMartin6630/11/2012
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.NotReallyABagger30/11/2012
bertbarnett12307/11/2012
Pykestone Hill, Middle Hill, Drumelzier Lawborderterrier03/11/2012
Clova12/10/2012
buggerlugs16/09/2012
kiltedbiggles14/06/2012
alda09/05/2012
Not one that lingers in the memory for more than a few seconds. The 'one' between Pykestone and Drumelzier.Roblex04/05/2012
MuckleG14/04/2012
iaindbrown13/02/2012
alda13/02/2012
tuxer12/02/2012
hils20/01/2012
pwbellarby10/12/2011
Andrew Simmons19/11/2011
bertbarnett12319/10/2011
Bobf20/09/2011
Vinnie25/08/2011
mae28/06/2011
JockTamson02/06/2011
From Long Grain Knowe to Taberon Law.Alan11/05/2011
hughbagger22/04/2011
Followed fence from Long Grain Knowe.derekblackburn16/04/2011
Colin Crawford06/03/2011
Moore10020/11/2010
highlandhillwalker16/10/2010
Tricky28/08/2010
mountaineagle29/07/2010
hillhunter17/07/2010
BrianFish16/07/2010
Colin Crawford08/07/2010
Anton31/05/2010
KeithByTheC16/05/2010
ArdrossanWintonRover05/04/2010
hill walker02/03/2010
bjewing31/10/2009
jaizinho01/08/2009
vuirich19/07/2009
Emma and Simon12/04/2009
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.arranc07/04/2009
MacAoidh31/01/2009
Martin R01/01/2009
FCL22/12/2008
Solo hill run HFB13/07/2008
Danmawr21/03/2008
callumblack17/12/2007
RIB HFB26/08/2007
Martyn120/08/2007
Rambling Ray15/08/2007
Alan Whatley13/07/2007
cmac15/04/2007
thenomad09/03/2007
Start from a small parking area on the A701.Grid 122309. Route to Middle Hill, take the track SE through the forest.smocks and denims02/02/2007
BasherBob14/01/2007
kathyh24/12/2006
Moorponder27/07/2006
stevedixon14/03/2006
neilsan11/09/2005
KRae01/01/2005
Tom Mundell05/12/2004
sarah mundell05/12/2004
Gallovidian15/08/2004
jfwilson27/06/2004
tenerifebilly22/04/2004
fasgadh02/03/2004
russell6122/02/2004
PM25/01/2004
interloper24/01/2004
Alan Moore30/10/2003
jimbloomer03/10/2003
Sandman26/03/2003
Laurel12/02/2003
Rowan12/02/2003
N.Morters24/11/2002
Minto06/10/2002
Fletch29/06/2002
Phaedra27/04/2002
PeteN30/03/2002
Drumelzier Law, Middle Law, Pykestone Hill & The Scrape from Drumelzier with Fiona, Chalmers No. 96agentmancuso23/03/2002
FionaC23/03/2002
StueyB28/12/2000
chalky195312/08/2000
BaggerGutt07/07/2000
Colin Crawford24/01/2000
tsmart01/01/2000
maknipe20/03/1999
Ascended on the descent from Dollar heading for Drumelzier Law.JohnW31/10/1998
alda17/10/1998
irobbo09/08/1998
GaryJones01/07/1998
borderline28/02/1998
chrisbien02/02/1997
amswanston08/01/1997
john steel25/05/1996
Ken_Stewart28/02/1996
Sherlock23/12/1995
David Purchase30/11/1995
Colin Crawford10/10/1995
Thearlaichdubh21/12/1994
paz195326/10/1994
alda26/03/1994
PhilMcLean18/09/1993
Evening Donald round on the way home south: Dulyard Brae to Drumelzier.Eddie11/03/1993
Colin Crawford03/10/1990
Kiltie08/07/1990
try9fan03/10/1989
Manor Water horseshoe including Pykestone Hill, Dollar Law, Cramalt Craig, Black Law, Dun Rig and assorted Donalds and Tops RHW08/07/1989
JGC26/03/1988
Dave McG26/10/1987
Kiltie04/09/1986
IainT11/08/1986
RobF04/04/1982
3 kinnears01/01/1980
Date uncertain.ARM01/01/1979
DewiH07/01/1977
florentinatolea01/01/1970
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