Routes up
Cushat Law routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from HartsideModerate
The standard route to Cushat Law starts from Hartside and follows a well-trodden path, offering scenic views of the surrounding Cheviot Hills.
Alternative Route via Salter's RoadHiking · 15km · from AlwintonModerate
This route follows the historic Salter's Road, providing a longer but rewarding hike with varied terrain and historical interest.
Route via UswayfordHiking · 14km · from Uswayford FarmModerate
Starting from Uswayford Farm, this route offers a quieter approach to Cushat Law with opportunities to spot wildlife.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cushat Law today?
Cushat Law today (updated 15:13, 28 Oct): up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 45 mph, 65% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 10 mph.
Cushat Law weather today
Light drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 45 mph, 65% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Cushat Law weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 30 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Cushat Law weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 3% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Cushat Law summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayLight drizzle | Marginal | 9°/5° | -1° | 36/45 | 65% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Good | 9°/6° | 3° | 24/30 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 10°/1° | 0° | 29/36 | 0% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 10°/-1° | -4° | 10/13 | 3% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 8°/-1° | -4° | 12/15 | 33% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 8°/-2° | -6° | 8/10 | 10% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 8°/-2° | -5° | 8/10 | 16% |
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Cushat Law 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Light drizzle | Good | 6°/3° | 0° | 6/8 | 16% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/2° | -1° | 9/17 | 10% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 6°/2° | -1° | 10/16 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Light drizzle | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 15/20 | 15% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 16/21 | 18% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 10°/6° | 3° | 38/48 | 24% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 11°/4° | 2° | 54/68 | 22% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cushat Law each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 616m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cushat Law each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:05, sunset 16:39
9h 34m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:59 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 06:59 to 16:44.
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About Cushat Law
Cushat Law is 616 m (2,022 ft) high with 149 m of prominence. It is in Pennines, England. It is the 5th highest of the 7 summits Peakify lists in Pennines. The nearest summits are Wether Cairn (2.5 km), Shill Moor (2.2 km) and Bloodybush Edge (2.6 km).
How high is Cushat Law?
Cushat Law is 616 metres high with 149 metres of prominence.
Where is Cushat Law?
Cushat Law is listed in Pennines, England.
Are there routes for Cushat Law?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Cushat Law, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cushat Law today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Cushat Law tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 30 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Cushat Law this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 3% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Cushat Law?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
