Scotland
Deuchary Hill
511M
1677FT
About Deuchary Hill
Rising above the historic woods of Dunkeld, this heathery Marilyn offers a surprisingly wild character despite its modest height. The summit is a rugged island of rock and moorland, providing a clear vantage point over the Tay Valley and the sharp, distant silhouette of Schiehallion to the northwest.
Key Statistics
Rank
242nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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220m
Nearest Town
Dunkeld
Geology
The ground beneath you is made of hardened sand and mud. These compressed rocks form the sturdy foundation of the Southern Highland Group.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Deuchary Hill West Top
Conlan Hill
Craig More
Garbh Chreag
Rotmell Hill NE Top
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO037485
Latitude
56.6184°N
Longitude
3.5709°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'An Deuchairidh', which translates to 'the place of the hardship', likely a reference to the steep, craggy ground found on its southern slopes.
- •The hill sits on the edge of Craigvinean Forest, part of the Tay Forest Park, which contains some of the earliest larch plantations in Scotland, dating back to the 18th century.
- •Walkers often approach the summit via the Mill Dam, a tranquil body of water that serves as a popular waypoint for those exploring the extensive network of tracks in the Atholl Woods.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point to observe the Highland Boundary Fault; from here, you can clearly see the transition from the flat Sidlaw Hills to the south to the rugged Grampian peaks to the north.
- •Digital drivers may recognize the surrounding landscape; the technical forestry tracks at the hill's base were meticulously mapped for use in the racing simulator Dirt Rally 2.0.
- •Given the labyrinth of logging roads in the surrounding woods, the most difficult part of the ascent is often resisting the urge to follow a promising-looking track that leads three miles in the wrong direction.