Scotland
Hill of Alyth
300M
984FT
About Hill of Alyth
Rising directly above its namesake town, this 300m Hump offers a straightforward ascent through gorse-flecked heathland. It serves as a popular local viewpoint, providing a gentle introduction to the Perthshire landscape. The broad summit provides a grandstand view across the fertile Strathmore valley toward the distant Sidlaw Hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
339th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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101m
Nearest Town
New Alyth
Geology
The Hill of Alyth is formed from layers of sandstone and conglomerate, a sturdy rock made of sand and rounded pebbles naturally fused together.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NO237504
Latitude
56.6392°N
Longitude
3.2456°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Alyth is thought to derive from the Gaelic aileadh, meaning an ascent or slope, which aptly describes the town's situation at the base of this prominent hill.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point over the Highland Boundary Fault; looking south, you can see the distinctive silhouettes of the Sidlaw Hills across the Vale of Strathmore.
- •To the north, the view extends toward the higher peaks of the Angus Glens, with the conical profile of Mount Blair clearly visible on a clear day.
- •The hill is managed as a Community Forest and common land, and its slopes are crossed by the Cateran Trail, a 64-mile circular route named after the medieval cattle reivers who once frequented the area.
- •At exactly 300 metres, it qualifies as a Hump by the skin of its teeth, a fact that provides great satisfaction to those who prefer their geographic classifications to be neat and tidy.