Scotland
Canada Hill
528M
1732FT
About Canada Hill
Rising above the Manor Valley south of Peebles, this 528-metre summit offers a classic Southern Uplands experience. Its grassy slopes provide a steady ascent, rewarding walkers with a clear perspective across the Tweed Valley towards the Moorfoot Hills and the higher, rolling tops of the neighboring Hundleshope Heights.
Key Statistics
Rank
260th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Manor Hills
Prominence
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22
Nearest Town
Peebles
Geology
You are walking on muddy sandstone from the Gala Unit 4 formation. This gritty rock provides the solid foundation for the path beneath your feet.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT225350
Latitude
55.6027°N
Longitude
3.2309°W
Did You Know?
- •It forms part of the high ridge separating the Manor Water from the Tweed Valley, often accessed via the historic Gypsy Glen track that runs south from Peebles.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the nearby peaks of the Glensax Horseshoe, specifically the higher bulk of Dun Rig and the sharp profile of Birkscairn Hill.
- •The name is a relic of the mid-19th century when 'Canada' was often applied by local farmers to their most distant or difficult-to-reach pastures, reflecting the perceived distance to the New World during the height of Scottish emigration.
- •In a region defined by its sheep farming, the name is a nod to historical nomenclature rather than any North American topography, though the local midges can be every bit as persistent as their transatlantic cousins.