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Hownam Law

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Hownam Law rises to 449 m (1,473 ft) in Scottish Borders. It counts among the 1,546 Marilyns, British hills with at least 150 m of drop on every side. It is one of 57 hills the Albion Guide maps in Scottish Borders. Linton Hill and Windy Gyle are among the hills within 8.9 km.

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