Scotland
Hill of Wirren
678M
2224FT
About Hill of Wirren
Rising as a broad, heathery dome south of the Mounth, this sprawling Graham offers a true sense of isolation. The terrain is typical of the eastern highlands—remote, peat-haggled, and often trackless. Reaching the summit trig point rewards walkers with a vast, unobstructed perspective across the lowlands of Strathmore.
Key Statistics
Rank
127th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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311m
Nearest Town
Aboyne
Geology
You’re trekking across the Glen Lethnot Grit, a rugged foundation composed of ancient, gritty sandstones and fine, hardened muddy rocks.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO522739
Latitude
56.8541°N
Longitude
2.7854°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely derived from the Gaelic 'fhuaran', meaning a spring or well, referencing the numerous burns that rise on its high, peaty slopes before draining into the West Water.
- •Its position on the southern edge of the Grampians makes it a premier vantage point; to the south lies the fertile patchwork of the Howe of the Mearns, while the northern view is dominated by the sprawling mass of Lochnagar.
- •Access is most commonly sought from the south via Glen Lethnot, a route that avoids the steepest gradients but requires a long trek through deep heather and over undulating spurs known locally as 'firths'.
- •The summit plateau is famously deceptive in poor weather; it is so broad and uniform that the trig pillar can remain hidden until you are practically leaning against it.