Scotland
Kerloch
534M
1752FT
About Kerloch
Rising prominently above the forests of Durris and Glen Dye, this rounded moorland is a familiar landmark for those in the eastern Dee Valley. Its summit, marked by a trig pillar and a substantial cairn, provides a far-reaching perspective over the Mearns and north towards the granite tors of Clachnaben.
Key Statistics
Rank
211th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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181m
Nearest Town
Banchory
Geology
You are walking on granite from the Mount Battock Pluton, featuring large crystals formed from molten rock that cooled slowly deep underground.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO696878
Latitude
56.9804°N
Longitude
2.5018°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Gaelic Ceann-locha, meaning 'head of the loch', which probably refers to its position overlooking the marshy ground and burns at the foot of its southern slopes.
- •From the summit, the view north is dominated by the distinctive granite tor of neighboring Clachnaben, while to the east, the North Sea and the skyline of Aberdeen are visible on clear days.
- •Much of the approach involves navigating the sprawling Fetteresso Forest, a vast commercial plantation that serves as a gateway to the more remote eastern reaches of the Mounth.
- •Despite its modest height, its status as a Marilyn is well-earned by its isolation; it is the easternmost significant height of the Grampian Mountains before the land drops toward the coast.