Hill of Mulderie

Rising above the Moray countryside near Keith, this modest Hump offers a straightforward ascent through a patchwork of forestry and moorland. At 311m, the summit provides a clear perspective over the Isla valley and the surrounding agricultural heartlands of the northeast, far removed from the rugged peaks of the Highlands.

• •The name likely derives from the Gaelic Meall Doire, meaning 'hill of the thicket', a nod to the wooded character of the lower slopes that still define the local landscape.
• •Its status as a Hump—a hill with at least 100 metres of prominence—guarantees a surprisingly wide-reaching view that includes the distinctive profile of the Bin of Cullen to the north.
• •The hill overlooks the historic 'whisky line' railway and the fertile lands that support the world-renowned distilleries of nearby Keith and Dufftown.
• •At 311 metres, it is the sort of summit where you can spend more time debating which distillery to visit afterward than you actually spent on the climb.