Scotland
Hill of Glansie
726M
2382FT
About Hill of Glansie
Reaching a height of 726 metres, this rounded Tump offers a characteristically rugged experience in the rolling terrain south of Ballater. Its heathery, peat-scarred slopes demand sturdy boots and attentive navigation, providing a quieter, more solitary alternative to the busier Munros found in the neighbouring eastern Highland ranges.
Key Statistics
Rank
99th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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49m
Nearest Town
Rottal
Geology
You are walking over the Glen Lethnot Grit, a mixture of ancient, gritty sandstone and fine-grained, clay-rich rocks.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO430698
Latitude
56.8162°N
Longitude
2.9353°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely derived from the Gaelic 'Glan-saighe', which translates as 'clean bitch' or 'pure stream'; in the context of the Mounth, it usually refers to the clarity of the burns cutting through the peat.
- •Positioned on the fringes of the Angus Glens, the hill is frequently approached from Glen Prosen, offering a wilder approach than the well-trodden paths of nearby Glen Clova.
- •The summit offers an excellent vantage point to view the dramatic glacial scoop of Corrie Fee to the west and the sprawling, high-level plateaus leading toward Lochnagar.
- •Navigating the summit plateau in a Highland 'smirr' provides an excellent opportunity to test both your waterproofs and your patience while negotiating the labyrinthine peat hags.