Scotland
Black Hill
505M
1657FT
About Black Hill
Rising above the rural settlement of Gouls, this rounded Aberdeenshire summit offers a quiet, heather-clad escape. Though often overlooked for the neighbouring Tap o’ Noth, it provides a grounded walking experience through typical Grampian moorland, rewarding the steady climb with expansive views across the rolling farmland of the Garioch.
Key Statistics
Rank
123rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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59m
Nearest Town
Gouls
Geology
This hill is made of the Clashindarroch Formation. It consists of ancient mud and sand compressed into the tough, layered rock beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NJ409307
Latitude
57.3633°N
Longitude
2.9832°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a simple descriptive term derived from the Scots and English 'black', referring to the dark, somber appearance of the heather-covered slopes compared to the bright green valleys below.
- •This summit is part of the Correen Hills, a rounded granite upland range that acts as a natural barrier between the Vale of Alford and the historic Strathbogie region.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for the Tap o' Noth to the north, where the massive, scorched stone ramparts of a Pictish vitrified fort are clearly visible against the skyline.
- •The hill overlooks the village of Rhynie, an area of significant archaeological importance where the famous 'Rhynie Man' and other Pictish symbol stones were discovered.
- •With dozens of summits in Scotland sharing this exact name, hikers are advised to check their grid references carefully to ensure they are on the right Black Hill before recording their ascent.