Scotland
Black Hill
694M
2276FT
About Black Hill
Rising above the head of Glen Lethnot in the Angus Glens, this rounded heathery moorland summit offers a sense of immense space and solitude. The ascent reveals a stark, peat-scarred plateau, rewarded by impressive views across the deep trough of Glen Clova towards the high Munro peaks of the White Mounth.
Key Statistics
Rank
115th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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71m
Nearest Town
Kirkton
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Glen Effock Schist, a durable mix of compressed mud and sandstones that often sparkle with tiny, plate-like minerals.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO458752
Latitude
56.8657°N
Longitude
2.8905°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a descriptive term common throughout the Highlands, referencing the dark, heathery vegetation and peat hags that dominate the upper slopes, distinguishing it from the lighter, grass-covered 'white hills.'
- •From the cairn, the view west is dominated by the massive hulks of Dreish and Mayar, while looking north reveals the distinctive, notched profile of Lochnagar on the horizon.
- •The hill sits on a significant local watershed; drainage from its eastern flanks feeds the Water of Saughs, while the western side drains into the River South Esk via Glen Clova.
- •Given there are over forty hills named 'Black Hill' in Scotland, it is best to carry a map, if only to prove to yourself that you have reached the specific one you intended to climb.