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Addie Hill

Hill, Mountain in Banffshire

Scotland

Addie Hill

Forgotten Logs It's a frosty morning, and hoar frost glistens on the shaded sides of these logs, felled but never collected to be taken to the sawmill.
Forgotten Logs Credit: Anne Burgess

Addie Hill is a prominent hill/mountain located in the region of Banffshire, Scotland. It stands at an elevation of approximately 499 meters (1,637 feet) and is a well-known landmark in the area. Addie Hill is situated near the village of Deskford, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is composed of various types of rocks, including granite and schist, which contribute to its rugged and distinctive appearance. Its slopes are covered in a mix of grasses, heather, and scattered trees, providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife species.

Addie Hill offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors and locals alike. Hiking enthusiasts can explore the well-marked trails that lead to the summit, which offer breathtaking vistas of the nearby coasts and rolling hills. The ascent is of moderate difficulty, making it accessible to a wide range of skill levels.

At the summit, a trig point marks the highest point of Addie Hill, providing a sense of accomplishment for those who reach it. On clear days, the views extend as far as the distant Cairngorm Mountains to the southeast and the Moray Firth to the north.

The hill is also popular among photographers, who are drawn to the stunning natural beauty and the ever-changing light conditions that create captivating landscapes throughout the year.

Overall, Addie Hill is a picturesque and accessible hill/mountain that offers nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts a chance to explore the breathtaking scenery of Banffshire.

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Addie Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.621292/-2.925795 or Grid Reference NJ4459. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Forgotten Logs It's a frosty morning, and hoar frost glistens on the shaded sides of these logs, felled but never collected to be taken to the sawmill.
Forgotten Logs
It's a frosty morning, and hoar frost glistens on the shaded sides of these logs, felled but never collected to be taken to the sawmill.
Icy Puddle The frost has never lifted today, and this puddle still has a covering of ice in early afternoon. It marks the spot where the newish forest road meets the line of the old one, the latter now looking pretty well impassable to the north.
Icy Puddle
The frost has never lifted today, and this puddle still has a covering of ice in early afternoon. It marks the spot where the newish forest road meets the line of the old one, the latter now looking pretty well impassable to the north.
Black Hill Black Hill rises very gently to 255 metres above sea level, and is covered with heather moor punctuated by non-native conifers.
Black Hill
Black Hill rises very gently to 255 metres above sea level, and is covered with heather moor punctuated by non-native conifers.
Open Ground in Aultmore Forest It looks as if this area has been left unplanted, and this is confirmed by the satellite view.
Open Ground in Aultmore Forest
It looks as if this area has been left unplanted, and this is confirmed by the satellite view.
White Stripe A stripe is another name for a burn, and the White Stripe drains the hollow here, though it's pretty much hidden by the vegetation. The puddle in the foreground is still covered in ice, although it's early afternoon.
White Stripe
A stripe is another name for a burn, and the White Stripe drains the hollow here, though it's pretty much hidden by the vegetation. The puddle in the foreground is still covered in ice, although it's early afternoon.
Scotch Argus (Erebia aethiops) This species is almost confined to northern and western Scotland. It flies only in late July and most of August, but it is very plentiful this year.
Scotch Argus (Erebia aethiops)
This species is almost confined to northern and western Scotland. It flies only in late July and most of August, but it is very plentiful this year.
Fishwives' Path The waymarked route of the Fishwives' Path deviates from the route used by the fishwives who used to carry fish from Buckie to sell in Keith. Instead of going straight past Drodland it diverts to the west, passing the former smithy at Fernking and the following this path, which was originally the only access to the smithy. Since we last walked it (see <a title="http://www.geograph.org.uk/geotrips/1702)" href="http://www.geograph.org.uk/geotrips/1702)">Link</a> it has been diverted again, now using a forest road instead of the continuation of this path.
Fishwives' Path
The waymarked route of the Fishwives' Path deviates from the route used by the fishwives who used to carry fish from Buckie to sell in Keith. Instead of going straight past Drodland it diverts to the west, passing the former smithy at Fernking and the following this path, which was originally the only access to the smithy. Since we last walked it (see Link it has been diverted again, now using a forest road instead of the continuation of this path.
Not the Fishwives' Path The last time we walked the Fishwives' Path, the waymarkers directed us along this path. They now direct us along the forestry road to the right. It may be that this path is blocked further up by fallen trees. We did not go to investigate.
Not the Fishwives' Path
The last time we walked the Fishwives' Path, the waymarkers directed us along this path. They now direct us along the forestry road to the right. It may be that this path is blocked further up by fallen trees. We did not go to investigate.
A Welcoming Sign This is the helpful sign that greeted us as we joined the forestry road that is now part of the Fishwives' Path.
A Welcoming Sign
This is the helpful sign that greeted us as we joined the forestry road that is now part of the Fishwives' Path.
Log Piles Stacks of tree trunks beside the forestry road await transport to a sawmill.
Log Piles
Stacks of tree trunks beside the forestry road await transport to a sawmill.
Clear Felled Forest There's nothing quite so untidy as the devastation left when the forest harvesters move out, but it won't be long before regeneration hides the worst of it. The distant hill is Knock Hill.
Clear Felled Forest
There's nothing quite so untidy as the devastation left when the forest harvesters move out, but it won't be long before regeneration hides the worst of it. The distant hill is Knock Hill.
Forest Operations A tree harvesting machine is parked beyond the stacks of logs awaiting removal to be processed.
Forest Operations
A tree harvesting machine is parked beyond the stacks of logs awaiting removal to be processed.
Marsh Thistle (Cirsium palustre) A fine unblemished specimen of the species, which will flower next summer.
Marsh Thistle (Cirsium palustre)
A fine unblemished specimen of the species, which will flower next summer.
Waymarker At this point the Fishwives' Path rejoins the route originally used by the fishwives on their way to and from Keith.
Waymarker
At this point the Fishwives' Path rejoins the route originally used by the fishwives on their way to and from Keith.
Fishwives' Path The Buckie fishwives walked straight down here on their way to and from Keith, but the waymarked route is diverted wet on forest roads and tracks.
Fishwives' Path
The Buckie fishwives walked straight down here on their way to and from Keith, but the waymarked route is diverted wet on forest roads and tracks.
Addie Hill The Fishwives' Path follows the gap in the forest to the summit of Addie Hill. I looked in vain, again, for the remains of the King's Cairn to the right of the path.
Addie Hill
The Fishwives' Path follows the gap in the forest to the summit of Addie Hill. I looked in vain, again, for the remains of the King's Cairn to the right of the path.
Inkerman This is the identical view to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6634980">NJ4459 : Inkerman</a>. In the two intervening years the tree and both chimneys have gone.
Inkerman
This is the identical view to NJ4459 : Inkerman. In the two intervening years the tree and both chimneys have gone.
Inkerman Another view of the ruined 'Crimean Croft'. Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6634980">NJ4459 : Inkerman</a>. The tree that grew by the east gable appears to be lying, uprooted, by the west gable.
Inkerman
Another view of the ruined 'Crimean Croft'. Compare with NJ4459 : Inkerman. The tree that grew by the east gable appears to be lying, uprooted, by the west gable.
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Addie Hill is located at Grid Ref: NJ4459 (Lat: 57.621292, Lng: -2.925795)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

What 3 Words

///develop.waistcoat.circular. Near Buckie, Moray

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