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Breagach Hill

Hill, Mountain in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Breagach Hill

Moorland around the headwaters of the Burn of Relaquheim
Moorland around the headwaters of the Burn of Relaquheim Credit: Peter Aikman

Breagach Hill is a prominent landmark located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Situated in the eastern part of the country, it forms part of the Grampian Mountains range. Rising to an elevation of 611 meters (2,005 feet), Breagach Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its rolling slopes covered with heather, grasses, and scattered patches of woodland. Its distinctive shape and rugged terrain make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers, who are drawn to its challenging trails and stunning vistas. The hill's summit provides a vantage point from which to admire the picturesque landscape, including the nearby River Dee and the Cairngorms National Park.

Breagach Hill is also known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of flora and fauna inhabiting its slopes. The hill supports a diverse range of plant species, including heather, mosses, and wildflowers, which attract numerous insects and birds. This makes it an excellent spot for birdwatching, with species such as red grouse, golden plovers, and meadow pipits often spotted in the area.

The hill is easily accessible from the nearby town of Ballater, with well-marked trails leading to its summit. Visitors can enjoy a challenging hike or opt for a more leisurely walk, taking in the natural beauty and tranquility of the surroundings. Breagach Hill is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking an escape into the Scottish wilderness.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.20804/-3.1088958 or Grid Reference NJ3313. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Moorland around the headwaters of the Burn of Relaquheim
Moorland around the headwaters of the Burn of Relaquheim
Two kinds of moorland - heather ( drier ) and grass ( boggy ).
Two kinds of moorland - heather ( drier ) and grass ( boggy ).
The exciting part of climbing in the Grampians - approaching the top
The exciting part of climbing in the Grampians - approaching the top
A final obstacle - the top of the hill is on the other side of the fence It's too low to be a deer fence and too high for sheep, and too high for me, but I can slip through.
A final obstacle - the top of the hill is on the other side of the fence
It's too low to be a deer fence and too high for sheep, and too high for me, but I can slip through.
It's impossible to tell which patch of heather is the top of this 538m high hill No wonder it is unnamed.
It's impossible to tell which patch of heather is the top of this 538m high hill
No wonder it is unnamed.
Burnt juniper Two things annoy me in the hills. One is finding a fence in my way. The other is out-of-control muir burning, here leaving charred juniper in Glen Ernan.
Burnt juniper
Two things annoy me in the hills. One is finding a fence in my way. The other is out-of-control muir burning, here leaving charred juniper in Glen Ernan.
Clear felled forestry, Glen Nochty On the northeast side of Green Hill and both sides of the Water of Nochty.
Clear felled forestry, Glen Nochty
On the northeast side of Green Hill and both sides of the Water of Nochty.
Path near Doune of Invernochty Towards an area of woodland named The Claisneen (from Gaelic 'Clais Nighinne' - hollow of the maiden).
Path near Doune of Invernochty
Towards an area of woodland named The Claisneen (from Gaelic 'Clais Nighinne' - hollow of the maiden).
Path junction, The Claisneen This area of woodland is marked on the large scale plan as The Claisneen (from Gaelic 'Clais Nighinne' - hollow of the maiden).
Path junction, The Claisneen
This area of woodland is marked on the large scale plan as The Claisneen (from Gaelic 'Clais Nighinne' - hollow of the maiden).
Path and bench at Roughpark The farm of Finnylost is visible beyond the row of cottages.
Path and bench at Roughpark
The farm of Finnylost is visible beyond the row of cottages.
Glen Ernan near Edinglassie House One of several glens cutting deep into the Ladder Hills. The habitat favours a small number of Black Grouse.
Glen Ernan near Edinglassie House
One of several glens cutting deep into the Ladder Hills. The habitat favours a small number of Black Grouse.
Park, Edinglassie House Parkland in Glen Earnan.
Park, Edinglassie House
Parkland in Glen Earnan.
Ernan Water Upstream from the end of the public road.
Ernan Water
Upstream from the end of the public road.
Road, Glen Ernan View up the glen which has quite a bit of agricultural land in it - due to limestone.
Road, Glen Ernan
View up the glen which has quite a bit of agricultural land in it - due to limestone.
Fields, Edinglassie Improved agricultural land behind Edinglassie House.
Fields, Edinglassie
Improved agricultural land behind Edinglassie House.
Relaquheim and Lynardoch Empty farm buildings in Glen Ernan. The land is good grazing thanks to underlying limestone.
Relaquheim and Lynardoch
Empty farm buildings in Glen Ernan. The land is good grazing thanks to underlying limestone.
Lynardoch Site of a farm in Glen Ernan on lime rich soil.
Lynardoch
Site of a farm in Glen Ernan on lime rich soil.
Pastureland by the Water of Nochty
Pastureland by the Water of Nochty
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Breagach Hill is located at Grid Ref: NJ3313 (Lat: 57.20804, Lng: -3.1088958)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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