Scotland
Mid Hill
773M
2536FT
About Mid Hill
Rising from the high ground south of Braemar, this rounded summit offers a quieter alternative to its busier neighbours. Situated in the rolling Mounth country, its broad, heathery slopes provide a sense of isolation and specific views across the glens toward the distant, high peaks of the Cairngorms.
Key Statistics
Rank
78th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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34.6m
Nearest Town
Delnamer
Geology
You are walking over a foundation of ancient, transformed lava and volcanic ash, alongside layered rocks that were once silty mud.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO220709
Latitude
56.8230°N
Longitude
3.2796°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is simple English, describing its position between the primary ridges of the Mounth; it serves as a topographical 'step' between the lower glens and the high plateaus to the east.
- •The summit is a broad, mossy plateau, making the highest point difficult to distinguish in mist, though a small cairn marks the 773-metre spot.
- •Looking northeast, the hill provides a clear view of the 'White Mounth' Munros, specifically the western slopes of Carn of Claise and the distant cliffs of Lochnagar.
- •It sits near the historic boundary between Aberdeenshire and Angus, a line traditionally followed by drovers moving livestock from the Highlands toward the southern markets.
- •Mid Hill is a 'Mid Hill' in name and nature—perfectly situated for a wind-sheltered sandwich stop, but rarely the primary destination of a day’s walking.