Auchindinnie Hill

Hill, Mountain in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Auchindinnie Hill

Track on The Drum Looking back downhill on the waymarked grassy track. The road is in the shade below to the right, so we were glad to have come across the sunny off-road option. — Track on The Drum Credit: Anne Burgess

Auchindinnie Hill is a prominent hill located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Situated near the village of Tarland, it is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts due to its stunning views and varied terrain.

With an elevation of approximately 497 meters (1,631 feet), Auchindinnie Hill offers panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside. The hill is part of the Cairngorms National Park, known for its rugged landscapes and diverse wildlife. Its location within the park provides visitors with an opportunity to explore the rich natural beauty of the area.

The hill features a mixture of grassy slopes, heather-covered moorland, and rocky outcrops, making it an ideal destination for both experienced and novice hikers. There are several well-marked trails that lead to the summit, offering different levels of difficulty and length.

The summit of Auchindinnie Hill provides breathtaking views of the surrounding area, including the nearby River Dee and the rolling hills of Aberdeenshire. On clear days, it is even possible to see as far as the Cairngorm Mountains.

Auchindinnie Hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and various bird species. It is a popular spot for birdwatching, with opportunities to spot species such as golden eagles and peregrine falcons.

Visitors to Auchindinnie Hill can enjoy a day of outdoor activities, such as hiking, photography, and wildlife observation, in a picturesque and tranquil setting.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.38846/-2.8974751 or Grid Reference NJ4633. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track on The Drum Looking back downhill on the waymarked grassy track. The road is in the shade below to the right, so we were glad to have come across the sunny off-road option.

Track on The Drum

Looking back downhill on the waymarked grassy track. The road is in the shade below to the right, so we were glad to have come across the sunny off-road option.

Woods on The Drum This looks like another stand of young deciduous trees planted beside the track as it approaches Drumfergue.

Woods on The Drum

This looks like another stand of young deciduous trees planted beside the track as it approaches Drumfergue.

Drumfergue This is the last farm before the end of the public road and the entrance to the forest. The grassy strip is the route of the waymarked Drumfergue Trail, which turns and descends back to the car park on the otehr side of The Drum.

Drumfergue

This is the last farm before the end of the public road and the entrance to the forest. The grassy strip is the route of the waymarked Drumfergue Trail, which turns and descends back to the car park on the otehr side of The Drum.

Sign at Drumfergue I thought I heard the screech of a falcon as we approached Drumfergue, and the sign, showing a falconer, seems to confirm that this was indeed what I heard.

Sign at Drumfergue

I thought I heard the screech of a falcon as we approached Drumfergue, and the sign, showing a falconer, seems to confirm that this was indeed what I heard.

Steading at Drumfergue Despite sporting a satellite dish and (not visible in this view) a letterbox, the long range of buildings at Drumfergue is obviously disused.

Steading at Drumfergue

Despite sporting a satellite dish and (not visible in this view) a letterbox, the long range of buildings at Drumfergue is obviously disused.

Steading at Drumfergue An end-on view of the abandoned steading, complete with satellite dish.

Steading at Drumfergue

An end-on view of the abandoned steading, complete with satellite dish.

View from above Drumfergue The treeless hilltop is the Hill of Bogairdy, and I think the white building is Whitestones. The road with the bend just above the foreground trees leads down to Easter Tillathrowie, which is concealed by the trees.

View from above Drumfergue

The treeless hilltop is the Hill of Bogairdy, and I think the white building is Whitestones. The road with the bend just above the foreground trees leads down to Easter Tillathrowie, which is concealed by the trees.

Forest Quarry Presumably worked for material to build forest roads.

Forest Quarry

Presumably worked for material to build forest roads.

Forest Road on Hill of Drumfergue Plantations of Sitka Spruce on both sides of the road, casting shade on the road.

Forest Road on Hill of Drumfergue

Plantations of Sitka Spruce on both sides of the road, casting shade on the road.

Log Pile by the Road This was one of several piles of logs alongside the forest road in the shade of the Hill of Drumfergue.

Log Pile by the Road

This was one of several piles of logs alongside the forest road in the shade of the Hill of Drumfergue.

Corrylair Corrylair itself is in the shadow of the Hill of Drumfergus, but the sun was on the slopes of Craigend Hill on the other side of the glen.

Corrylair

Corrylair itself is in the shadow of the Hill of Drumfergus, but the sun was on the slopes of Craigend Hill on the other side of the glen.

Log Piles Some of the piles of logs waiting to be taken away for sale or processing.

Log Piles

Some of the piles of logs waiting to be taken away for sale or processing.

Forest Track The track winds its way through the dense plantations near Corrylair.

Forest Track

The track winds its way through the dense plantations near Corrylair.

Forest Track The track turns left and leads towards more open forest.

Forest Track

The track turns left and leads towards more open forest.

Forest Road The forest road approaches a junction not on the map we were using!

Forest Road

The forest road approaches a junction not on the map we were using!

Long Shadows It&#039;s only a quarter to one, but the sun is low enough to cast enormously long shadows on the forest road.

Long Shadows

It's only a quarter to one, but the sun is low enough to cast enormously long shadows on the forest road.

Forest Clearing This felled area is in the fork of a road junction.

Forest Clearing

This felled area is in the fork of a road junction.

Harvested Trees Piles of cut trunks waiting to be taken out of the forest.

Harvested Trees

Piles of cut trunks waiting to be taken out of the forest.

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Auchindinnie Hill is located at Grid Ref: NJ4633 (Lat: 57.38846, Lng: -2.8974751)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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