Auchtertyre Hill

Hill, Mountain in Angus

Scotland

Auchtertyre Hill

Old railway track around Newtyle Now a nice footpath.
Old railway track around Newtyle Credit: AllanKnaik

Auchtertyre Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Angus, Scotland. Situated approximately 5 miles northwest of the town of Brechin, it is part of the Montrose Basin and the surrounding rural landscape. With an elevation of 363 meters (1,191 feet), Auchtertyre Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes, covered in heather and grass, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The summit of Auchtertyre Hill is marked by a trig point, offering a convenient reference point for visitors.

Auchtertyre Hill is part of the Angus Glens, a series of glens and hills that form a picturesque landscape within the Grampian Mountains. The area is known for its diverse wildlife and is home to a variety of bird species, including golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and red grouse.

The hill is easily accessible by foot, with several walking routes leading up to the summit. The most common starting point is from the village of Edzell, where a path guides walkers through the beautiful countryside to the top of Auchtertyre Hill.

Overall, Auchtertyre Hill offers a rewarding outdoor experience for those seeking to enjoy the natural beauty of Angus. Its accessible location, scenic views, and diverse wildlife make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Auchtertyre Hill Images

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Old railway track around Newtyle Now a nice footpath.
Old railway track around Newtyle
Now a nice footpath.
Gate of sewage works Entry to Newtyle sewage works off Bulb Park road.
Gate of sewage works
Entry to Newtyle sewage works off Bulb Park road.
Bulb Park houses With Kinpurney Hill and tower in the background.
Bulb Park houses
With Kinpurney Hill and tower in the background.
Burnmouth farm road
Burnmouth farm road
Parkland at Hatton, Newtyle
Parkland at Hatton, Newtyle
Hatton Castle, Newtyle Ruined until at least the 1960s, but relatively recently restored.
Hatton Castle, Newtyle
Ruined until at least the 1960s, but relatively recently restored.
Hatton Hill from Kinpurnie
Hatton Hill from Kinpurnie
Road near Newtyle Looking towards Kinpurney Hill.
Road near Newtyle
Looking towards Kinpurney Hill.
Stubble, Newtyle View across Strathmore.
Stubble, Newtyle
View across Strathmore.
Hatton Castle (restored), Newtyle
Hatton Castle (restored), Newtyle
Private Road to Burnmouth Farm Alongside Newtyle Burn, from the minor road out of Newtyle.
Private Road to Burnmouth Farm
Alongside Newtyle Burn, from the minor road out of Newtyle.
Long Loch from Keillor Hill Part of Long Loch viewed from Keillor Hill to the north-west.
Long Loch from Keillor Hill
Part of Long Loch viewed from Keillor Hill to the north-west.
Mackenzie Meridian (Privy's Prap) Privy's Prap monument, with Strathmore and the mountains beyond.
Mackenzie Meridian (Privy's Prap)
Privy's Prap monument, with Strathmore and the mountains beyond.
Mackenzie Meridian from the south-west The Privy's Prap monument with Kinpurnie Hill to the right.
Mackenzie Meridian from the south-west
The Privy's Prap monument with Kinpurnie Hill to the right.
Privy's Prap (the MacKenzie Meridian) This tower is intended to line up with the observatory on the summit of Kilpurnie Hill; both were constructed in the 1770s for James MacKenzie, local landowner and keen astronomer.
Privy's Prap (the MacKenzie Meridian)
This tower is intended to line up with the observatory on the summit of Kilpurnie Hill; both were constructed in the 1770s for James MacKenzie, local landowner and keen astronomer.
Larch tree near Privy's Prap Privy's Prap is a local name for the monument named on the map as the MacKenzie Meridian.
Larch tree near Privy's Prap
Privy's Prap is a local name for the monument named on the map as the MacKenzie Meridian.
Newtyle:Drive Safely Entry to village on B954 from Auchterhouse.
Newtyle:Drive Safely
Entry to village on B954 from Auchterhouse.
Newtyle parish church Kirkton Road. Built 1872.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.org.uk/site/30818/newtyle-parish-church" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.org.uk/site/30818/newtyle-parish-church">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Newtyle parish church
Kirkton Road. Built 1872. LinkExternal link
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Auchtertyre Hill is located at Grid Ref: NO2939 (Lat: 56.545976, Lng: -3.1465013)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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Auchtertyre Hill
Ele: 278
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 56.5449188/-3.1503625
Newtyle Hill
Ele: 270
Natural: peak
Wikidata: Q7020817
Wikipedia: en:Newtyle Hill
Lat/Long: 56.5459827/-3.1468533
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