Scotland
Craig of Bunzeach
531M
1742FT
About Craig of Bunzeach
Rising above the Don valley near Strathdon, this heathery Aberdeenshire hump offers a straightforward ascent through moorland and forestry. While it lacks the drama of the nearby Cairngorms, the summit trig pillar provides a crisp vantage point over the Howe of Cromar and the granite bulk of Morven.
Key Statistics
Rank
91st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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106m
Nearest Town
Strathdon
Geology
You are walking on dark, iron-rich rocks that cooled slowly from molten magma deep underground. These stones form the solid heart of the Morven-Cabrach landscape.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NJ365095
Latitude
57.1727°N
Longitude
3.0508°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Creag, meaning rock or crag, and Bunzeach, which likely combines Bun (base or foot) and Seach (dry), referring to the parched nature of the lower slopes.
- •To the south, the view is dominated by the massive granite whaleback of Morven, while the high, tor-topped plateaus of Ben Avon and Beinn a' Bhùird are clearly visible on the western horizon.
- •This hill sits on the significant watershed between the River Dee and the River Don, two of Scotland’s major river systems that define the geography of the surrounding Grampian Highlands.