Scotland
Hill of Goauch
337M
1106FT
About Hill of Goauch
Rising above the Deeside town of Aboyne, this modest, partially wooded summit offers a quiet alternative to the more famous peaks nearby. As a Hump, it commands a surprisingly independent presence, providing clear views across the Muir of Dinnet and the sprawling heather moorland of the eastern Cairngorms fringe.
Key Statistics
Rank
324th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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148.7m
Nearest Town
Strachan
Geology
You are walking across the Queen’s Hill Formation. This landscape is built from compressed layers of mud and sand.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NO663941
Latitude
57.0368°N
Longitude
2.5569°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Gaelic gaothach, meaning 'windy', referring to the way the hill catches the breeze as it funnels through the Dee valley.
- •To the south-west, the view is dominated by the dark, high plateau of Mount Keen, the most easterly Munro in Scotland.
- •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for observing the Muir of Dinnet, a National Nature Reserve known for its kettle hole lakes, Loch Kinord and Loch Davan.
- •It is classified as a Hump—a hill with a 'hundred-metre prominence'—ensuring it remains a distinct landmark despite its relatively low elevation.
- •At 337 metres, it is precisely high enough to offer a view, but just low enough that you might consider attempting it in your Sunday shoes—a mistake the 'windy' Gaelic name suggests you might regret.