Monluth Hill

About Monluth Hill

At a modest 377m, Monluth Hill is less a mountain and more a polite suggestion of an ascent. Perched north of Aboyne, it offers a gentle introduction to the Deeside moors, ideal for those who prefer their views served without a side of existential dread.

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• •This hill sits on the northern edge of the Mounth, overlooking the historic Howe of Cromar. This natural basin has been a focal point of Deeside life since the Bronze Age and remains a patchwork of ancient agriculture.
• •While the underlying geology is primarily Dalradian metamorphic rock, the surface is a dense blanket of heather and commercial timber. In late summer, the slopes transform into a vivid purple sea that is quite striking from the valley floor.
• •During the 19th century, the region surrounding Aboyne became a fashionable retreat for the Victorian elite. These modest fells were considered the ideal setting for bracing mountain air without the unseemly sweating required for larger peaks.
• •The summit offers a surprisingly unobstructed view across the Dee to the massive granite bulk of Mount Keen. It is the perfect place to sit with a flask and feel superior to the people currently struggling up the most easterly Munro.
• •The real difficulty of Monluth Hill is not the modest gradient but the labyrinthine network of forestry tracks. These paths appear to have been designed by a topographical sadist to ensure you finish your walk exactly where you did not mean to.