Scotland
Glenrath Heights
731M
2397FT
About Glenrath Heights
Rising above the Manor Water south of Peebles, this high, rounded Donald is a central link in the expansive Dun Rig horseshoe. The terrain is classic Southern Upland—broad, grassy slopes and occasional peat hags—offering a sense of vast isolation with clear views across to Broad Law and the distant Eildon Hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
22nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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86.8m
Nearest Town
Castlehill
Geology
The foundation of Glenrath Heights is the Gala Unit 4, a layer of muddy sandstone that forms the ground beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NT241322
Latitude
55.5780°N
Longitude
3.2043°W
Did You Know?
- •The name combines the Gaelic 'gleann' with 'rath', suggesting a valley associated with an ancient fort or circular enclosure, likely referring to the archaeological sites found lower down the Glenrath Burn.
- •It serves as a pivotal point on the Dun Rig horseshoe, a strenuous high-level circuit that also takes in the summits of Blackhouse Heights and Horse Hope Hill.
- •From its 730-metre crest, the view southwest is dominated by the radar dome atop Broad Law, while to the east, the distinctive triple peaks of the Eildon Hills are visible on a clear day.
- •In a thick Peeblesshire mist, the summit plateau is so broad and featureless that the distinction between reaching the top and simply wandering across a bog is often a matter of faith and wet boots.