Mile Hill

Rising above the Forest of Alyth, this unassuming Marilyn offers a quiet, heathery ascent on the fringes of the Highlands. The summit is marked by a trig point and rewards walkers with a clear perspective over the fertile Strathmore valley towards the Sidlaw Hills and the distinctive, rugged peak of Mount Blair.

• •The name is a straightforward English descriptor, likely referring to its prominent position a mile from the historic boundaries of the Forest of Alyth, though it may also be an anglicised corruption of the Gaelic 'Meall', meaning a rounded hill.
• •From the 410-metre summit, the view to the north is dominated by the conical form of Mount Blair, while to the south, the landscape opens up across the expansive, low-lying fields of Strathmore toward the Sidlaw Hills.
• •The hill is frequently climbed alongside the nearby Hill of Alyth, and its proximity to the Cateran Trail—a 64-mile long-distance path following old drovers' routes—makes it a popular detour for those traversing the Angus glens.
• •Despite the name suggesting a modest stroll, the final pull through the heather ensures you are well aware that the summit sits significantly higher than a single mile above sea level.