Botich

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Botich

Track Through the Forest Credit: Peter Gamble

Botich is a small hill located in the region of Perthshire, Scotland. It is situated in the southern part of the Highlands, approximately 10 miles south of the town of Pitlochry. Rising to an elevation of around 1,968 feet (600 meters), Botich is considered a relatively modest hill in comparison to the towering mountains that surround it.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes, covered in heather and grasses, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The ascent to the summit of Botich is relatively straightforward, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. On a clear day, hikers can enjoy breathtaking vistas of the nearby Loch Tummel and the distant peaks of the Grampian Mountains.

Botich is part of a larger network of hills and mountains in the area, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hillwalking, birdwatching, and photography. The surrounding area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, golden eagles, and red squirrels.

Despite its relatively modest size, Botich holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Its tranquil atmosphere, combined with its accessibility and stunning views, make it a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of Scotland's picturesque countryside.

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Botich Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.460733/-3.7455094 or Grid Reference NN9231. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track Through the Forest

Peter Gamble

Little Dunie

Peter Gamble

Clear felling beside Greenfield House

The recent gales also felled some trees.

Russel Wills

Forestry operations

Clear fell near Greenfield House.

Russel Wills

Shooting butt on Creagan Soilleir

Gordon Brown

"You lookin' at me?"

Gordon Brown

Oval plantation

This roughly oval forestry plantation makes a striking object seen in the distance from Stroness hill. Larches in the centre are surrounded by a ring of darker trees.

Rob Burke

Moorland fence

Looking along the ridge which runs south-east from Meall Reamhar. The two bumps on the distant horizon to the right of the picture are East and West Lomond.

Lis Burke

Looking back along the fence

This fence runs along the ridge past Meall Reamhar, seen in the distance on the right.

Lis Burke

Rocky outcrop

A fence follows the high ground along this ridge, but passes below outcrops like this.

Lis Burke

Craig na Hash

Not so much a crag, more like a jumble of rocks around the 559 spot height. The view across Strathearn and beyond is extensive, and the rocks provide somewhere dry to sit and enjoy it.

Lis Burke

Boggy patch

Even ridges have their boggy bits which are skirted by the prudent.

Lis Burke

Botich

The ground drops steeply towards Glen Almond from here, with Strathearn beyond. The twin tops of East and West Lomond NO2406 and NO1906 can be seen on the distant horizon, with the steep bank of Bishop Hill NO1804 to their right.

Lis Burke

View from Botich

Looking down from Botich you can see the plantation which stands out from across Glen Almond NN9330 : Oval plantation

Lis Burke

Quarry

The main quarry to the north is disused, but it looks as if vehicles still access the level area at the top of the spoil heap.

Lis Burke

Access to plantation

This plantation has been extended recently, and this is one of its access points. The top section can be swung upwards to leave a section of fence just low enough to step over. There were a lot of pheasants nearby which probably are reared in the shelter of the trees.

Lis Burke

Dunie Burn

A track crosses the burn by a rough bridge. In the late afternoon the lower slopes are in shade, but the sunlight picks out the trees further up the hill.

Lis Burke