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Craig Lair

Hill, Mountain in Angus

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Craig Lair

Hill road, Badandun Hill The quite appalling erosion which is caused by driving vehicles over the fragile moorland vegetation is apparent. The scarring of the landscape is visible from miles away.
Hill road, Badandun Hill Credit: Iain A Robertson

Craig Lair is a prominent hill located in Angus, Scotland. With an elevation of approximately 541 meters (1,775 feet), it is considered one of the highest points in the region. Situated near the village of Glen Clova in the eastern part of the Cairngorms National Park, Craig Lair offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, with several well-marked trails leading to its summit. The most common route begins at the Glen Clova Hotel, from where the path ascends steadily through heather-covered slopes. As climbers make their way up, they are rewarded with stunning vistas of the Angus Glens and the distant peaks of the Cairngorms.

The hill is known for its diverse wildlife, including red grouse, mountain hares, and golden eagles. Visitors may also encounter herds of red deer roaming the lower slopes. The rugged terrain and rocky outcrops provide habitat for a variety of plant species, such as heather, bilberry, and juniper.

Craig Lair is steeped in history, with remnants of prehistoric settlements and stone circles scattered across its slopes. These archaeological features offer a glimpse into the area's ancient past and attract history enthusiasts.

Overall, Craig Lair is a captivating hill that combines stunning natural beauty, rich biodiversity, and a fascinating historical heritage. Whether it's the thrill of conquering its summit or simply enjoying the serenity of its surroundings, this Angus hill offers a memorable experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.811581/-3.285803 or Grid Reference NO2169. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hill road, Badandun Hill The quite appalling erosion which is caused by driving vehicles over the fragile moorland vegetation is apparent. The scarring of the landscape is visible from miles away.
Hill road, Badandun Hill
The quite appalling erosion which is caused by driving vehicles over the fragile moorland vegetation is apparent. The scarring of the landscape is visible from miles away.
Muir burn on Bodnasparet Muir burn need not disfigure a hillside, but straight lines and right angles are unnecessary blemishes.
Muir burn on Bodnasparet
Muir burn need not disfigure a hillside, but straight lines and right angles are unnecessary blemishes.
SE from the slopes of Craig Law Looking south-east across the glen the rounded shape of Badandun Hill dominates the view.
SE from the slopes of Craig Law
Looking south-east across the glen the rounded shape of Badandun Hill dominates the view.
The road to Craig Law This is part of the network of roads which give access to the grouse moors.
The road to Craig Law
This is part of the network of roads which give access to the grouse moors.
Badandun Summit Looking toward the trig pillar from the small cairn on the summit of Badandun Hill.
Badandun Summit
Looking toward the trig pillar from the small cairn on the summit of Badandun Hill.
Bealach between Craig Lair and Badandun Hill Four or five black and white creatures (which I took to be feral goats - any other theories welcomed!) disappeared down the opposite slope towards the Sluggan just before I took this photo.
Bealach between Craig Lair and Badandun Hill
Four or five black and white creatures (which I took to be feral goats - any other theories welcomed!) disappeared down the opposite slope towards the Sluggan just before I took this photo.
Hill track on Badandun Hill The route here is very much a broad track (as shown on the 1:25000 map) rather than the path shown on the 1:50000 scale map. Further up, it is quite badly eroded.
Hill track on Badandun Hill
The route here is very much a broad track (as shown on the 1:25000 map) rather than the path shown on the 1:50000 scale map. Further up, it is quite badly eroded.
Eroded hill track, Badandun Hill The track is quite badly eroded below the natural level of the moorland here.
Eroded hill track, Badandun Hill
The track is quite badly eroded below the natural level of the moorland here.
Looking towards Auchavan from Badandun Hill The rounded dome-like hill of Monamenach rises on the opposite side of Glen Isla.
Looking towards Auchavan from Badandun Hill
The rounded dome-like hill of Monamenach rises on the opposite side of Glen Isla.
Badandun Hill trig pillar The triangulation pillar on the summit of Badandun Hill, looking westwards.
Badandun Hill trig pillar
The triangulation pillar on the summit of Badandun Hill, looking westwards.
Felled forest Northern tip of the felled forest east of Badandun Hill.
Felled forest
Northern tip of the felled forest east of Badandun Hill.
Craig Lair Craig Lair viewed from the path on the col with Badandun Hill.
Craig Lair
Craig Lair viewed from the path on the col with Badandun Hill.
Fore Brae Fore Brae viewed from the south-east, with Creag Leacach and Monamenach visible beyond.
Fore Brae
Fore Brae viewed from the south-east, with Creag Leacach and Monamenach visible beyond.
Badandun Hill The north side of Badandun Hill, viewed from the track below.
Badandun Hill
The north side of Badandun Hill, viewed from the track below.
Hill road with members of walking party The road has climbed out of Glen Isla via Fergus and is part of a series of such roads on these mountains. Glen Isla lies below on the near side of the thinly sunlit hills.
Hill road with members of walking party
The road has climbed out of Glen Isla via Fergus and is part of a series of such roads on these mountains. Glen Isla lies below on the near side of the thinly sunlit hills.
Hill road climbing towards Craig Lair Craig Lair is a minor rise on a winding hill ridge which passes over a number of similar, but increasingly higher tops finally reaching the Munro, Mayar. According to current OS mapping, the road continues over or bypasses a number of those tops but ends short of Barwhelps.
Hill road climbing towards Craig Lair
Craig Lair is a minor rise on a winding hill ridge which passes over a number of similar, but increasingly higher tops finally reaching the Munro, Mayar. According to current OS mapping, the road continues over or bypasses a number of those tops but ends short of Barwhelps.
Summit area of Craig Lair A well constructed cairn stands at or close to the highest point of Craig Lair which is a minor top on a long ridge which continues to Mayar, a distant blip seen on the skyline left of the cairn. Mayar is a Munro as is Dreish, the dome to the right of the cairn.
Summit area of Craig Lair
A well constructed cairn stands at or close to the highest point of Craig Lair which is a minor top on a long ridge which continues to Mayar, a distant blip seen on the skyline left of the cairn. Mayar is a Munro as is Dreish, the dome to the right of the cairn.
Desecration of mountain scenery above Glen Isla A disgraceful scene close to the summit of Badandun Hill. Iain Robertson had already commented on the "appalling erosion" on the mountain in 2011... <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2380076" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2380076">Link</a>. Now the situation is far worse! Here, to the left of the image a new stretch of road has been bulldozed creating a virtual dual carriageway on the mountainside. The older road to the right had presumably become too eroded for comfortable motoring! There are similar scenes all over Badandun Hill and on slopes nearby where roads have been cut or simply motored into the land by multiple passes of vehicles. This isn't merely a matter of visual impact savage though that is; there has to be concern that the earth-surfaced road will become eroded by rainwater and meltwater which will worsen the scar and make the new road unusable. No doubt then, the estate will just dig another!
Desecration of mountain scenery above Glen Isla
A disgraceful scene close to the summit of Badandun Hill. Iain Robertson had already commented on the "appalling erosion" on the mountain in 2011... Link. Now the situation is far worse! Here, to the left of the image a new stretch of road has been bulldozed creating a virtual dual carriageway on the mountainside. The older road to the right had presumably become too eroded for comfortable motoring! There are similar scenes all over Badandun Hill and on slopes nearby where roads have been cut or simply motored into the land by multiple passes of vehicles. This isn't merely a matter of visual impact savage though that is; there has to be concern that the earth-surfaced road will become eroded by rainwater and meltwater which will worsen the scar and make the new road unusable. No doubt then, the estate will just dig another!
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Craig Lair is located at Grid Ref: NO2169 (Lat: 56.811581, Lng: -3.285803)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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Craig Lair
Ele: 708
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 56.8116885/-3.2855087
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