Dog Hillock

Rising above the eastern Mounth plateau south of Braemar, this heathery dome offers a subtle, wild character often missed by those rushing for the neighbouring Munros. At 732m, it provides an expansive, high-altitude vantage point across the rolling Grampian landscape and the deep, carved trough of Glen Isla.

• •The name is a straightforward English construction; 'Hillock' is a characteristic Highland understatement for a summit that stands at 2,402 feet, likely named for its use as a landmark by shepherds and their working dogs.
• •It sits near the historic Monega Pass, a high-altitude route that served as a vital drove road for centuries, allowing travelers and livestock to bypass the lower glens between Braemar and the Angus hinterland.
• •From the summit, the view is dominated by the massive eastern corries of Glas Maol, while looking south offers a clear perspective down the entire length of Glen Isla towards the Sidlaw Hills on the horizon.
• •At 732 metres, this is technically a higher peak than anything found in the English Peak District or Dartmoor, despite its modest 'hillock' title.