Black Hill

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Black Hill

Black Hill is a prominent hill located in the heart of Perthshire, Scotland. Situated within the picturesque countryside, it is part of the Grampian Mountains and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Standing at an elevation of 744 meters (2,441 feet), it is a popular destination for hiking and outdoor enthusiasts.

The hill is characterized by its distinctively dark appearance, which is attributed to the presence of heather and peat on its slopes. This unique feature has lent its name to the hill. The terrain is mostly rugged and rocky, with steep slopes that can pose a challenge even to experienced climbers.

Black Hill is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers. The hillside is blanketed with heather, providing a colorful spectacle during the summer months. It is also home to a variety of bird species, including golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and red grouse.

The summit of Black Hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including Loch Tay and the nearby Ben Lawers mountain range. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Highlands in the north and the Trossachs National Park in the south.

Access to Black Hill is relatively easy, with several trails leading to the summit. However, it is important for visitors to be adequately prepared, as the weather conditions can change rapidly, and the terrain can be challenging.

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Black Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.830742/-3.3721385 or Grid Reference NO1671. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rolling Grampians

Watershed boundary fence on Black Hill.

Alan Reid

Spring sunshine in Glen Brighty

The screes on Creag Leacach drop in from the left. The hump of Glas Maol sunlit beyond.

Alan Reid

Boundary between Angus and Perth

The pass is Glack of Glengairney. These red deer, streaming left through the fence are part of a herd of around 850.

Alan Reid

Summit slopes of Monamenach

Looking into the head of Glen Isla.

Alan Reid

Summit of Monamenach

Cairn on the summit of the Corbett. The scree covered slopes of Creag Leacach can be seen in the distance.

Iain Russell

Monamenach

Richard Webb

Ruined fence, Monamenach

Richard Webb

Northern slopes of Monamenach

Richard Webb

View up Glen Isla from Monamenach

Richard Webb

Summit, Monamenach

Richard Webb

Old fence on the county boundary, Monamenach

Perthshire on the left of the posts, Angus on the right. The grey screes of Creag Leacach are prominent in the distance.

Alan O'Dowd

Looking towards Glen Brighty and Caenlochan Glen

Taken from the northern flanks of Monamenach. The River Isla can be seen flowing down from the high bowls of Caenlochan Glen and Canness Glen, passing between Monega Hill and Finalty Hill.

Alan O'Dowd

Monamenach view

Looking towards Black Hill and the grey screes of Creag Leacach. The line of fenceposts marks the Perthshire-Angus boundary.

Alan O'Dowd

Cairn on Craigenloch Hill

This is the small cairn on the top of the hill. Beyond is Creag Leachach.

Rob Burke

Craigenloch Hill

Looking west from the hilltop, with Gleann Carnach and Glen an Daimh opening below.

Lis Burke

Lizard above Glen Brighty

This lizard was very ready to pose for the camera! In an area where the heather had been burned quite recently he shows up very clearly.

Lis Burke

Rear entrance to Tolchan Lodge

The private grounds to Tolchan Lodge block the path south from Little Glas Maol at this point. However it is just possible to follow the fence north and then east to rejoin the Monega path. Part of the way is awkward because the forest grows close to the fence and the ground is boggy. But this detour does allow a pleasant circular walk up the Monega Path to Monega, west to Little Glas Maol, and then south again.

Rob Burke