Scotland
Black Hill
756M
2479FT
About Black Hill
Rising above the head of Glen Isla, this rounded, heathery dome offers a quiet alternative to its more famous Munro neighbours. Part of the expansive Mounth plateau, it provides a straightforward climb through classic Grampian moorland, rewarding walkers with a feeling of deep isolation and wide views across the Angus glens.
Key Statistics
Rank
86th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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90m
Nearest Town
Delnamer
Geology
You are trekking over a foundation of hard quartzite and dark, mineral-rich metamorphic rocks containing lime and graphite.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO163718
Latitude
56.8306°N
Longitude
3.3720°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a literal English description, likely referring to the dense coating of heather and peat which gives the slopes a dark, somber appearance compared to the greener pastures in the glens below.
- •The hill sits near the historic boundary between Perthshire and Angus, acting as a high sentinel at the northern edge of the Forest of Alyth.
- •The summit offers a particularly clear perspective of the dramatic, craggy eastern face of Creag Leacach and the deep, glacial trench of the Caenlochan Glen to the north.
- •While often bypassed by those bagging the 3,000ft peaks of the Glas Maol massif, it is a natural extension for walkers ascending the long, steady ridge from Dalnaglar.
- •In a region populated by various Black Hills, White Mairs, and Grey Cairns, this summit serves as a reminder that early map-makers prioritized honest description over creative flair.