Beldornie Hillocks

Hill, Mountain in Banffshire

Scotland

Beldornie Hillocks

Waterlogged Field After a very wet spell many of the low-lying fields are partly flooded.
Waterlogged Field Credit: Anne Burgess

Beldornie Hillocks is a picturesque range of hills located in Banffshire, Scotland. Situated in the northeastern region of the country, these rolling hillocks offer breathtaking views and are a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The Beldornie Hillocks are characterized by their gentle slopes and verdant landscape. The hills are covered in heather, grasses, and scattered patches of woodland, creating a vibrant and diverse ecosystem. The varying elevations of the hillocks provide a range of difficulty levels for hikers, with some paths suitable for beginners and others offering a more challenging ascent.

The highest point in the Beldornie Hillocks reaches an elevation of approximately 500 meters (1,640 feet) above sea level, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside and coastline. On clear days, visitors can even catch a glimpse of the North Sea shimmering in the distance.

Wildlife thrives in the area, with various bird species, including golden eagles and peregrine falcons, frequently spotted soaring above the hills. Rabbits, deer, and other small mammals can also be found throughout the region.

Beldornie Hillocks is a designated nature reserve, ensuring the preservation of its flora and fauna for future generations to enjoy. The hills are crisscrossed by well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it easy for visitors to explore the area and take in its natural beauty.

Overall, Beldornie Hillocks is a captivating destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a tranquil escape into the Scottish countryside with its stunning vistas, diverse wildlife, and serene atmosphere.

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Beldornie Hillocks Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.637126/-3.0587857 or Grid Reference NJ3661. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Waterlogged Field After a very wet spell many of the low-lying fields are partly flooded.
Waterlogged Field
After a very wet spell many of the low-lying fields are partly flooded.
Fungi on a Log Some sort of small bracket fungus, but I don't know what species.
Fungi on a Log
Some sort of small bracket fungus, but I don't know what species.
Swiss Cottage Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/201210">NJ3659 : Swiss Cottage</a>. The vegetation has been cleared round the Swiss Cottage, and there is a building site fence round it and there are a portable building and toilet behind the photographer. The rumour locally is that it is to be restored for letting as a holiday cottage.
Swiss Cottage
Compare with NJ3659 : Swiss Cottage. The vegetation has been cleared round the Swiss Cottage, and there is a building site fence round it and there are a portable building and toilet behind the photographer. The rumour locally is that it is to be restored for letting as a holiday cottage.
Minor road near Whiteash Wood
Minor road near Whiteash Wood
Building at the edge of Whiteash Wood
Building at the edge of Whiteash Wood
Road and Whiteash Wood
Road and Whiteash Wood
A98 in Whiteash Wood
A98 in Whiteash Wood
Tulloch Farm The farm buildings at Tulloch from the other side of the A98.
Tulloch Farm
The farm buildings at Tulloch from the other side of the A98.
Newlands of Tynet More accurately, the road to Newlands of Tynet, which is also the road to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6729970">NJ3761 : St Ninian's Chapel, Tynet.</a>.
Newlands of Tynet
More accurately, the road to Newlands of Tynet, which is also the road to NJ3761 : St Ninian's Chapel, Tynet..
Tulloch Tree Nursery The stripes in the field are thousands of tree seedlings, larch I think, being grown for commercial sale.
Tulloch Tree Nursery
The stripes in the field are thousands of tree seedlings, larch I think, being grown for commercial sale.
Tullochmoss and Newlands of Tynet The roadside cottage is Tullochmoss, and the more distant houses are at Newlands of Tynet.
Tullochmoss and Newlands of Tynet
The roadside cottage is Tullochmoss, and the more distant houses are at Newlands of Tynet.
Tree Nursery Larch seedings being grown for commercial sale by Christies of Fochabers, who also run the advertised garden centre.
Tree Nursery
Larch seedings being grown for commercial sale by Christies of Fochabers, who also run the advertised garden centre.
Tulloch Cottage The original Tulloch Cottage was replced some years ago by this new build.
Tulloch Cottage
The original Tulloch Cottage was replced some years ago by this new build.
Forest Access One of the many places where the felling of blocks of forest has significantly altered the landscape.
Forest Access
One of the many places where the felling of blocks of forest has significantly altered the landscape.
Building, RAF Dallachy A training airfield between 1943 and 1945.
Building, RAF Dallachy
A training airfield between 1943 and 1945.
Upper Dallachy
Upper Dallachy
Path, Roman Camp Wood
Path, Roman Camp Wood
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Beldornie Hillocks is located at Grid Ref: NJ3661 (Lat: 57.637126, Lng: -3.0587857)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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