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Glenrath Hill

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Glenrath Hill

Middle reaches of the Manor Valley Macbeth's Castle (Wood Hill) is the small hill R of centre with Posso Craig just beyond and the bulk of Dollar Law in the background. The viewpoint is on the SW of the Cademuir ridge.
Middle reaches of the Manor Valley Credit: Jim Barton

Glenrath Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in Peeblesshire, a region in the Scottish Borders of Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 558 meters (1,831 feet), it is considered a hill rather than a mountain due to its relatively moderate height.

Situated in a rural area, Glenrath Hill boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is part of the Moorfoot Hills, a range known for its rolling terrain and diverse wildlife. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, offering various walking trails and paths that allow visitors to immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty of the area.

The landscape surrounding Glenrath Hill is characterized by verdant greenery, heather-covered moorlands, and scattered woodlands. The hill itself is predominantly grassy, with rocky outcrops adding to its rugged charm. Its slopes are home to a variety of plant and animal species, including heather, bilberry, and a wide array of birdlife.

From the summit of Glenrath Hill, on a clear day, one can admire sweeping views of the Scottish Borders, including the nearby towns of Peebles and Innerleithen. It is a place of tranquility and solitude, offering a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Glenrath Hill in Peeblesshire is a picturesque and accessible natural landmark, offering visitors the opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the awe-inspiring beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.589848/-3.2324167 or Grid Reference NT2233. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Middle reaches of the Manor Valley Macbeth's Castle (Wood Hill) is the small hill R of centre with Posso Craig just beyond and the bulk of Dollar Law in the background. The viewpoint is on the SW of the Cademuir ridge.
Middle reaches of the Manor Valley
Macbeth's Castle (Wood Hill) is the small hill R of centre with Posso Craig just beyond and the bulk of Dollar Law in the background. The viewpoint is on the SW of the Cademuir ridge.
Canada Hill from Cademuir Stob Law is just to the right of Canada Hill. The cottages are close by Cademuir farm.
Canada Hill from Cademuir
Stob Law is just to the right of Canada Hill. The cottages are close by Cademuir farm.
Wood Hill Macbeth's Castle is on the summit, but not seen from this angle.
Wood Hill
Macbeth's Castle is on the summit, but not seen from this angle.
Tree house near Hallmanor This substantial-looking tree house has the main trunk growing straight through the middle of it.
Tree house near Hallmanor
This substantial-looking tree house has the main trunk growing straight through the middle of it.
In the Manor Valley At the left a minor stream runs down to join the Manor Water. It is called Dead Wife's Burn, but I don't know the story behind it.
In the Manor Valley
At the left a minor stream runs down to join the Manor Water. It is called Dead Wife's Burn, but I don't know the story behind it.
In the Manor Valley Canada Hill is in the background to the left, and a spur of Glenrath Hill is on the right.
In the Manor Valley
Canada Hill is in the background to the left, and a spur of Glenrath Hill is on the right.
Bridge under construction Girders allow a dry crossing of the often difficult Manor Water. This is upstream of the bridge marked on the 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map which is not there.
Bridge under construction
Girders allow a dry crossing of the often difficult Manor Water. This is upstream of the bridge marked on the 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map which is not there.
Hundles Hope The Hundleshope Burn flows across a flat glen floor which contrasts with steep sides. There are junipers on the steeper ground. Ahead is a former enclosed field beneath the north ridge of Stob Law.
Hundles Hope
The Hundleshope Burn flows across a flat glen floor which contrasts with steep sides. There are junipers on the steeper ground. Ahead is a former enclosed field beneath the north ridge of Stob Law.
New wood, Hundles Hope A fenced off bit of moorland with young trees.
New wood, Hundles Hope
A fenced off bit of moorland with young trees.
Bleak Hope and Hundles Hope One of the joys of the Southern Uplands is the network of secretive glens which branch out into hidden corners, no doubt put to bad use in reiving days. Here out of sight of the outside world, the young Hundleshope receives the waters of the Glenfinnin Burn flowing out of Bleak Hope.
Bleak Hope and Hundles Hope
One of the joys of the Southern Uplands is the network of secretive glens which branch out into hidden corners, no doubt put to bad use in reiving days. Here out of sight of the outside world, the young Hundleshope receives the waters of the Glenfinnin Burn flowing out of Bleak Hope.
Not yet a track A gap between electric fences leads towards the site of a bridge under construction. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2792045">NT2135 : Bridge under construction</a> The mapped bridge is long gone, but there is an ford there. The Manor Water can be difficult, draining a lot of hill country and Glenrath, upstream, has elaborate flood defences. There are a lot of electric fences, but the path through to Cademuir is fully open to anyone prepared to get their feet wet, or teeter across a RSJ (joist).
Not yet a track
A gap between electric fences leads towards the site of a bridge under construction. NT2135 : Bridge under construction The mapped bridge is long gone, but there is an ford there. The Manor Water can be difficult, draining a lot of hill country and Glenrath, upstream, has elaborate flood defences. There are a lot of electric fences, but the path through to Cademuir is fully open to anyone prepared to get their feet wet, or teeter across a RSJ (joist).
Larches, Hundles Hope An old larch plantation above a once enclosed field at the foot of Stob Law.
Larches, Hundles Hope
An old larch plantation above a once enclosed field at the foot of Stob Law.
North ridge of Stob Law A heathery nose descends to Hundes Hope and provides an easy ascent, even without a path or the usual quad bike track. The view is towards Scawd Law at the head of Hundles Hope and Bleak Hope.
North ridge of Stob Law
A heathery nose descends to Hundes Hope and provides an easy ascent, even without a path or the usual quad bike track. The view is towards Scawd Law at the head of Hundles Hope and Bleak Hope.
Glenrath Hill A fence runs across the ridge between Stob Law and Canada Hill. The fence has been there for a long time, yet is still only mapped by Harvey's.
Glenrath Hill
A fence runs across the ridge between Stob Law and Canada Hill. The fence has been there for a long time, yet is still only mapped by Harvey's.
Summit of Stob Law An unmarked heathery summit (there has been an attempt at a cairn, but it is not at the highest point).
Summit of Stob Law
An unmarked heathery summit (there has been an attempt at a cairn, but it is not at the highest point).
Glenrath Heights The western slopes fall steeply to Glenrathhope by a series of heathery spurs. The far spur gives an easy way up or down.
Glenrath Heights
The western slopes fall steeply to Glenrathhope by a series of heathery spurs. The far spur gives an easy way up or down.
Woodland, Glenrath Hope Shepherds are moving a ewe which escaped when the hill sheep were being gathered earlier. The woodland has suffered recent storm damage.
Woodland, Glenrath Hope
Shepherds are moving a ewe which escaped when the hill sheep were being gathered earlier. The woodland has suffered recent storm damage.
Stell, Glenrath Hope A ruined fank and sheep shelter beside a small woodland.
Stell, Glenrath Hope
A ruined fank and sheep shelter beside a small woodland.
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Glenrath Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT2233 (Lat: 55.589848, Lng: -3.2324167)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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///ruled.valued.horseshoe. Near Peebles, Scottish Borders

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