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Black Hill

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Black Hill

Near The Start Of The Track To Green Knowes Windfarm
Near The Start Of The Track To Green Knowes Windfarm Credit: Rude Health

Black Hill is a prominent hill located in the region of Perthshire, Scotland. Standing at an impressive height of 741 meters (2,431 feet), it is often regarded as a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers alike. Situated around 4 kilometers northwest of the village of Glenshee, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby Cairnwell Pass.

The ascent to the summit of Black Hill is relatively straightforward, with several well-defined paths and trails available for visitors to follow. The terrain consists mainly of heather-covered slopes, with occasional rocky outcrops adding to the scenic beauty of the area. The summit itself is marked by a trig point, providing a sense of accomplishment for those who reach the top.

Due to its accessibility and relatively modest elevation, Black Hill attracts a wide range of visitors throughout the year. During the summer months, hikers can enjoy the vibrant colors of the heather in full bloom, while in winter, the hill is a popular spot for snowshoeing and winter walking. The panoramic views from the top are particularly renowned, offering a sweeping vista of the surrounding mountains, glens, and valleys.

Black Hill is also renowned for its diverse wildlife, with a variety of bird species, including golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and red grouse, frequently spotted in the area. Additionally, the hill is home to a range of plant life, including rare alpine flowers that thrive in the higher altitudes.

Overall, Black Hill in Perthshire offers a captivating outdoor experience, combining stunning natural beauty with opportunities for exploration and adventure.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.221702/-3.6680301 or Grid Reference NN9604. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Near The Start Of The Track To Green Knowes Windfarm
Near The Start Of The Track To Green Knowes Windfarm
Innerdownie skyscape A beautiful evening sky above Innerdownie in the eastern Ochil Hills, viewed from the Crook of Devon, almost 10km distant.
Innerdownie skyscape
A beautiful evening sky above Innerdownie in the eastern Ochil Hills, viewed from the Crook of Devon, almost 10km distant.
Dusk on Innerdownie Light fading quickly on the summit of Innerdownie in the Ochil Hills - the moon is visible on this December evening, with snow lying on the ground.
Dusk on Innerdownie
Light fading quickly on the summit of Innerdownie in the Ochil Hills - the moon is visible on this December evening, with snow lying on the ground.
Forestry east of Black Hill Recently planted conifers near Black Hill. The turbines of the Green Knowes wind farm can be seen on the skyline.
Forestry east of Black Hill
Recently planted conifers near Black Hill. The turbines of the Green Knowes wind farm can be seen on the skyline.
Scattered trees, Innerdownie The eastern flank of the hill has been planted with trees but isn't anywhere near as densely forested as the map would suggest.
Scattered trees, Innerdownie
The eastern flank of the hill has been planted with trees but isn't anywhere near as densely forested as the map would suggest.
Approaching the summit of Innerdownie At 611m, this is the joint lowest of Scotland's Donalds (2000 foot summits south of the Highland Boundary Fault).
Approaching the summit of Innerdownie
At 611m, this is the joint lowest of Scotland's Donalds (2000 foot summits south of the Highland Boundary Fault).
Innerdownie summit cairn Looking towards the distant Perthshire hills on a cold December day.
Innerdownie summit cairn
Looking towards the distant Perthshire hills on a cold December day.
Looking from Bentie Knowe to Innerdownie There is both a deer fence and an old drystane dyke here.
Looking from Bentie Knowe to Innerdownie
There is both a deer fence and an old drystane dyke here.
Shelter near summit of Innerdownie A very slight degree of protection from the wind is offered here, although this was a rare almost windless day during an otherwise very wet and windy spell of weather.
Shelter near summit of Innerdownie
A very slight degree of protection from the wind is offered here, although this was a rare almost windless day during an otherwise very wet and windy spell of weather.
Bentie Knowe A minor knowe (knoll) on the crest of the hill between Innerdownie and Whitewisp Hill.
Bentie Knowe
A minor knowe (knoll) on the crest of the hill between Innerdownie and Whitewisp Hill.
Road to Wester Glensherup The trees lining the road here have lost most of their leaves in this November photograph.
Road to Wester Glensherup
The trees lining the road here have lost most of their leaves in this November photograph.
House at Glensherup Reservoir Taken from the dam of the reservoir, which was originally built for the Dunfermline Corporation.
House at Glensherup Reservoir
Taken from the dam of the reservoir, which was originally built for the Dunfermline Corporation.
Glensherup Reservoir Looking over the reservoir from the flank of Ben Shee, an area which has been planted with native trees.
Glensherup Reservoir
Looking over the reservoir from the flank of Ben Shee, an area which has been planted with native trees.
River Devon, Glen Devon
River Devon, Glen Devon
View across Glen Eagles towards The Law
View across Glen Eagles towards The Law
Summit slopes on Ben Shee with view towards Glen Eagles On the north east side of the summit of Ben Shee this view looks over Berry Hill down into Glen Eagles
Summit slopes on Ben Shee with view towards Glen Eagles
On the north east side of the summit of Ben Shee this view looks over Berry Hill down into Glen Eagles
Saplings on the hillside of Berry Hill
Saplings on the hillside of Berry Hill
Misty morning by the River Devon
Misty morning by the River Devon
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Black Hill is located at Grid Ref: NN9604 (Lat: 56.221702, Lng: -3.6680301)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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