Scotland
Craig Soales
503M
1650FT
About Craig Soales
Rising to 503 metres in the Southern Uplands near Peebles, this rounded, heathery height offers a quiet alternative to the more popular nearby peaks. The terrain is typical of the Manor Valley's fringes—often soft underfoot, with expansive views across the rolling Borders landscape toward the higher tops of Stob Law.
Key Statistics
Rank
252nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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24
Nearest Town
Tarfside
Geology
You are walking on the Glen Tanar formation, made of ancient, hardened sandstone and mineral-rich rocks that were transformed deep underground.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO509812
Latitude
56.9195°N
Longitude
2.8081°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Gaelic creag, meaning a rocky outcrop, though like many hills in the Southern Uplands, the 'crag' is often more suggested by the steepness of its flanks than by exposed rock.
- •Positioned above the Glenrath Burn south of Peebles, it is frequently bypassed by walkers heading for the higher Hundleshope Heights, making it a reliable spot for solitude.
- •From the summit, you can look directly across the Manor Valley to the distinctive profile of the Dollar Law massif and the high, wind-swept plateaus that define the central Borders.
- •Despite the 'Craig' in its name, a visitor is far more likely to be negotiating deep heather and moss than scaling anything resembling an actual rock face.