Auchterhouse Hill

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Auchterhouse Hill
Auchterhouse Hill - panoramio.jpg
Highest point
Elevation424 m (1,391 ft)
Coordinates56°32′43″N 3°03′05″W / 56.5454°N 3.0515°W / 56.5454; -3.0515Coordinates: 56°32′43″N 3°03′05″W / 56.5454°N 3.0515°W / 56.5454; -3.0515
Geography
LocationAngus, Scotland
Parent rangeSidlaw Hills
Topo mapOS Landranger 53
Climbing
Easiest routeWalk 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[]

  1. ^ "Auchterhouse Hill". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 7 January 2019.


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