Auchterhouse Hill
Appearance
Auchterhouse Hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 424 m (1,391 ft) |
Coordinates | 56°32′43″N 3°03′05″W / 56.5454°N 3.0515°W |
Geography | |
Location | Angus, Scotland |
Parent range | Sidlaw Hills |
Topo map | OS Landranger 53 |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Walk on path to summit |
Auchterhouse Hill is the second highest hill of the Sidlaw range in South East Angus. At 424 metres (1,391 ft), it is classified as a Tump with a relative height of 81 metres. Auchterhouse Hill is located near Auchterhouse and is higher than Balkello Hill and is smaller than nearby Craigowl Hill. There is an ancient hill fort on the summit.[1]
The annual Auchterhouse Hill Race takes place in March.
References
- ^ "Auchterhouse Hill". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 7 January 2019.