Scotland
Dog Hillock
732M
2402FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
96th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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79.2m
Nearest Town
Acharn
Geology
You are walking on layered, crystalline rocks formed from ancient sediments. These are mixed with hard, cooled magma that once pushed up from deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO286793
Latitude
56.8995°N
Longitude
3.1738°W
Did You Know?
- •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.