Scotland
Sandy Hillock
767M
2516FT
About Sandy Hillock
Rising from the expansive granite plateau south of Braemar, this 767-metre Tump offers a quiet, windswept alternative to the busier neighbouring Munros. Its rounded, grit-covered summit provides a raw sense of isolation and fine views across the desolate head of Glen Callater towards the rugged heights of Fafernie.
Key Statistics
Rank
80th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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64.2m
Nearest Town
Acharn
Geology
Sandy Hillock is formed from ancient magma that cooled deep underground. You are walking on a solid foundation of granite and tough, quartz-rich rock.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO266804
Latitude
56.9091°N
Longitude
3.2070°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a literal description of the summit’s weathered granite detritus, reflecting the sub-arctic conditions that break down the local rock into a coarse, sandy soil.
- •The hill occupies a high-altitude pass between Glen Callater and Glen Muick, making it a natural, if often overlooked, waypoint for those exploring the remote hinterlands of the White Mounth.
- •The summit offers a specific and earned view of the northern corries of Lochnagar and the long, dark trough of Loch Muick stretching away to the southeast.
- •In an area where every second peak is a legendary Munro, Sandy Hillock’s modest name and rounded stature ensure it remains blissfully ignored by anyone strictly adhering to a checklist.