Blake Law

Blake Law sits 1,700 feet above the Scottish Borders landscape near Coldstream, and it's the sort of walk that leaves your legs reminding you of it for days. The summit itself is moorland - windswept, treeless, and genuinely wild. On a clear day you get proper views down into the Tweed valley and across into the Cheviots, which makes the climb worthwhile, though I'll be honest, it's not the kind of peak that stops you dead with a gasp.

The walk up takes roughly an hour from the car park, maybe ninety minutes if you're not pushing it. It's steep enough to feel like proper exercise without being technical. Families with older kids would manage it fine, though toddlers will struggle. This is hiking country, not a gentle stroll.

What makes Blake Law work is its position as part of a wider walk. Coldstream itself is just down the road, and if you're based at Coldstream Holiday Park - which sits just 2.2 miles away and has five-star reviews - you could easily string together a few peaks in the area. It's the kind of spot that rewards local knowledge: do Blake Law as part of a longer route rather than as a standalone trip.

There's no admission charge and no facilities at the summit, so bring water. Early morning gets you the best light and the fewest midges if you're visiting summer. Worth the detour if you're already in the Borders? Absolutely. Worth planning a trip around? Only if you're a serious walker.