Ardhuncart Hill

Hill, Mountain in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Ardhuncart Hill

The Culsh Burn at Kildrummy
The Culsh Burn at Kildrummy Credit: Gordon Brown

Ardhuncart Hill, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a prominent hill standing at an elevation of approximately 489 meters (1,604 feet). It is situated within the scenic landscape of the Cairngorms National Park, a renowned area of natural beauty.

The hill is characterized by its distinctive cone-shaped summit, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, visitors can enjoy stunning vistas of the rolling hills, picturesque valleys, and distant mountain ranges.

Ardhuncart Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly hikers and hillwalkers. There are several well-defined trails that lead to the summit, varying in difficulty and length. These paths traverse through heather moorland, woodland, and open terrain, providing an immersive experience in the diverse ecosystems of the region.

The hill is also home to a rich array of flora and fauna, including heather, wildflowers, and a variety of bird species. Nature enthusiasts can often spot buzzards soaring overhead or catch a glimpse of red deer grazing in the distance.

Ardhuncart Hill is easily accessible, with a car park located nearby for convenience. It offers a peaceful and tranquil retreat for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it is a challenging hike or a leisurely stroll, visiting Ardhuncart Hill promises a memorable experience for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers alike.

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Ardhuncart Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.252609/-2.8611534 or Grid Reference NJ4818. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Culsh Burn at Kildrummy
The Culsh Burn at Kildrummy
The Burn of Linthaugh at Mossat
The Burn of Linthaugh at Mossat
River Don at Brux
River Don at Brux
Road descending through trees to A944 The road will act now as a farm road but in the past it will surely have seen use as a quarry road; above the trees there's a sizeable disused quarry.
Road descending through trees to A944
The road will act now as a farm road but in the past it will surely have seen use as a quarry road; above the trees there's a sizeable disused quarry.
Delphorrie Delphorrie stands beside a minor road south of the A944; it's seen here from a bridge over the River Don.
Delphorrie
Delphorrie stands beside a minor road south of the A944; it's seen here from a bridge over the River Don.
Mossat bank I think the frieze above the right part of the building reads, North Scotland Bank, Photo date c1920-c1930  property now is Mossat House Bed & Breakfast Photographed by Stanley Howe in 2008
Mossat bank
I think the frieze above the right part of the building reads, North Scotland Bank, Photo date c1920-c1930 property now is Mossat House Bed & Breakfast Photographed by Stanley Howe in 2008
Hamlet of Mossat Photo c1920-c1930 of Mossat.  <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/13834">NJ4719 : The Mossat Shop</a> shows possibly the same buildings, on a major road junction.
Hamlet of Mossat
Photo c1920-c1930 of Mossat. NJ4719 : The Mossat Shop shows possibly the same buildings, on a major road junction.
Mossat Post Photo c1920-c1930, inscribed Mossat Post!
Mossat Post
Photo c1920-c1930, inscribed Mossat Post!
Brux Lodge Photo date c1930.
 Access to Brux Lodge was over a wooden bridge <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2811222">NJ4918 : Wooden bridge over River Don</a> spanning the River Don in front of the Lodge, and a road entering the rear from The Corbouries.
Brux Lodge
Photo date c1930. Access to Brux Lodge was over a wooden bridge NJ4918 : Wooden bridge over River Don spanning the River Don in front of the Lodge, and a road entering the rear from The Corbouries.
Wooden bridge over River Don Photo c1930, Cannot find any evidence of this bridge on modern pictures or maps, but I have commercial photo showing Brux Lodge and this bridge from about the same period.
Wooden bridge over River Don
Photo c1930, Cannot find any evidence of this bridge on modern pictures or maps, but I have commercial photo showing Brux Lodge and this bridge from about the same period.
Delphorrie steadings Photo date c1930, this photo has been taken from across the river Don, possibly from the road to Brux.
Delphorrie steadings
Photo date c1930, this photo has been taken from across the river Don, possibly from the road to Brux.
Brux Bridge and Delphorrie Photo date c1930, nearly identical modern photo by Stanley Howe <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/882934">NJ4818 : Brux Bridge and Delphorrie</a> Where has the wooden bridge gone?
Brux Bridge and Delphorrie
Photo date c1930, nearly identical modern photo by Stanley Howe NJ4818 : Brux Bridge and Delphorrie Where has the wooden bridge gone?
Bend in road near Malt Croft
Bend in road near Malt Croft
Bend in road at access to Malt Croft
Bend in road at access to Malt Croft
Approach to Merchant's Croft Milton of Kildrummy, from the west.
Approach to Merchant's Croft
Milton of Kildrummy, from the west.
Approach to road junction in Milltown of Kildrummy
Approach to road junction in Milltown of Kildrummy
Merchant's Croft A cottage with conservatory in Milton of Kildrummy.
Merchant's Croft
A cottage with conservatory in Milton of Kildrummy.
Signpost at the junction in Milton of Kildrummy
Signpost at the junction in Milton of Kildrummy
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Ardhuncart Hill is located at Grid Ref: NJ4818 (Lat: 57.252609, Lng: -2.8611534)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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Located within 500m of 57.252609,-2.8611534
Ardhuncart Hill
Ele: 331
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 57.2522374/-2.8611501
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