Ascreavie Hill

Hill, Mountain in Angus

Scotland

Ascreavie Hill

Valley of the Quharity Burn The minor road keeps to the slopes on the left of this flat bottomed valley where the little Quharity Burn meanders slowly along. This must be a misfit stream in an oversized valley, which in turn must have seen glacial action and may well have once held a lake. — Valley of the Quharity Burn Credit: Gordon Hatton

Ascreavie Hill is a prominent hill located in the Angus region of Scotland. It is part of the larger Sidlaws range, which stretches from the Firth of Tay to the Firth of Forth. Standing at an elevation of approximately 426 meters (1,398 feet), Ascreavie Hill offers impressive panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is predominantly covered in heather and grass, creating a picturesque landscape that changes its hues with the seasons. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, providing a relatively easy ascent to the summit. The well-maintained trails make it accessible for visitors of all ages and fitness levels.

At the peak of Ascreavie Hill, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking vistas across the fertile farmland of Angus, with the rolling hills and glens stretching out as far as the eye can see. On a clear day, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the North Sea shimmering in the distance.

The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds such as pheasants, partridges, and skylarks. It is not uncommon to spot rabbits, hares, and deer roaming freely in the surrounding fields. Ascreavie Hill offers a tranquil retreat away from the bustling cities, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside.

Overall, Ascreavie Hill provides a rewarding outdoor experience for those seeking stunning vistas, diverse wildlife, and a peaceful escape into nature.

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Ascreavie Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.706119/-3.0829299 or Grid Reference NO3357. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Valley of the Quharity Burn

The minor road keeps to the slopes on the left of this flat bottomed valley where the little Quharity Burn meanders slowly along. This must be a misfit stream in an oversized valley, which in turn must have seen glacial action and may well have once held a lake.

Gordon Hatton

Looking west along the valley towards Audallan

The curious valley of the Quharity Burn, a very small stream in an impressive, steep sided valley which runs west to east along the base of the big hills instead of away from them. This bears all the hallmarks of a glacial spillway or overflow channel carved out at a time when the ice age was coming to an end.

Gordon Hatton

Minor Road at Bridgend of Balloch

The house at Bridgend of Balloch stands above a loop of the Quharity Burn, a curious little stream which has at this point emerged from a deep valley before wandering rather aimlessly through this area and then suddenly cutting south through another steep sided valley. All these features must be linked to work by ice and meltwaters.

Gordon Hatton

After the storm

A May storm had felled many trees. The remains of one lie to the right after road was cleared.

Douglas Nelson

The "High Road" and the valley of the Quharity Burn

The valley of the Quharity Burn which runs along the foot of the Highlands to the north (left) gives the strong impression of having been a glacial overflow channel dating from the Ice Age.

Oliver Dixon

The "High Road" and the valley of the Quharity Burn

The valley of the Quharity Burn which runs along the foot of the Highlands to the north (right) gives the strong impression of having been a glacial overflow channel dating from the Ice Age.

Oliver Dixon

Aucharroch Farm

Oliver Dixon

Peevish notice

Fed up with the sat navs getting it wrong.

Oliver Dixon

Meanders in the Quharity Burn

The valley of the Quharity Burn which runs along the foot of the Highlands to the north (left) gives the strong impression of having been a glacial overflow channel dating from the Ice Age.

Oliver Dixon

Sheep folded on root crops

In the valley of the Quharity Burn.

Oliver Dixon

Country road near Over Ascreavie

Oliver Dixon

Clunehill Wood

Much of the woodland has now been cleared.

Oliver Dixon

Clunehill Wood

Much of the lower part of the wood has now been cleared.

Oliver Dixon

Bridge over the Quharity Burn

The valley of the Quharity Burn which runs along the foot of the Highlands to the north (left) gives the strong impression of having been a glacial overflow channel dating from the Ice Age. The large wood in the distance adjoins the lower end of Glen Prosen.

Oliver Dixon

Valley of the Quharity Burn

The marshy valley of the Quharity Burn which runs along the foot of the Highlands to the north (right) gives the strong impression of having been a glacial overflow channel dating from the Ice Age.

Oliver Dixon