Scotland
Gask Hill
358M
1175FT
About Gask Hill
Tucked within the Sidlaw Hills of southeast Perthshire, this modest Hump sits between Northballo Hill and its loftier parent, King's Seat. It offers a straightforward ascent through typical moorland terrain, rewarding walkers with clear, expansive views across the broad valley of Strathmore toward the distant Highland boundary fault.
Key Statistics
Rank
123rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Central Scotland
Prominence
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126m
Nearest Town
Coupar Angus
Geology
You are walking over a mix of ancient volcanic lavas and layers of sandstone. These rocks form the rugged foundation of the hillside you are climbing today.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO238344
Latitude
56.4957°N
Longitude
3.2378°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Gask is derived from the Gaelic word gasg, meaning a projecting tail or a narrow ridge of land. This perfectly describes the hill's position as a distinct shoulder along the main spine of the Sidlaws.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with an unobstructed view across the fertile 'Howe of Strathmore,' with the southern fringes of the Cairngorms and the Angus Glens visible to the north on clear days.
- •The hill is frequently climbed as part of a popular ridge walk connecting it to King's Seat, often starting from the car park at Tullybaccart on the A923.
- •In a range where King’s Seat attracts most of the attention, Gask Hill serves as the reliable middle sibling—essential for the ridge's continuity, but rarely the one that ends up on a postcard.