Slouch Hill

Hill, Mountain in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Slouch Hill

Road by Clashindarroch — Road by Clashindarroch Credit: Peter Bond

Slouch Hill is a prominent landform located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 450 meters (1,476 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain. Situated in the southwestern part of Aberdeenshire, Slouch Hill is nestled within the picturesque landscape of the Grampian Mountains.

Characterized by its gently sloping sides and rounded summit, Slouch Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is primarily composed of granite, which gives it a distinctive appearance and adds to its natural beauty. Its location within Aberdeenshire's rolling hills makes it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers.

The area surrounding Slouch Hill is rich in biodiversity, with a variety of flora and fauna calling it home. Heather, mosses, and grasses cover the hillside, creating a vibrant tapestry of colors. The hill is also home to several species of birds, such as red grouse and golden eagles, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Access to Slouch Hill is relatively easy, with several walking trails leading to its summit. These trails cater to different skill levels, ensuring that visitors of all abilities can enjoy the hill's beauty. Along the way, one can encounter babbling streams, cascading waterfalls, and an array of wildlife.

Slouch Hill offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing visitors with an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy the stunning Scottish countryside.

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Slouch Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.382613/-2.8639833 or Grid Reference NJ4832. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road by Clashindarroch

Road by Clashindarroch

Cottages at Coynachie An old whitewashed cottage and a more recent one just off the road approaching Coynachie.

Cottages at Coynachie

An old whitewashed cottage and a more recent one just off the road approaching Coynachie.

Burn of Glack-en-tore One of those burns that are only seen in winter when the vegetation is mostly absent.

Burn of Glack-en-tore

One of those burns that are only seen in winter when the vegetation is mostly absent.

Ness Bogie The burn here is called the Ness Bogie. It eventaully joins the River Bogie just below the Nessbogie Bridge. Here, at Coynachie, is a footbridge beside a ford on the track leading to fields on Bar Hill.

Ness Bogie

The burn here is called the Ness Bogie. It eventaully joins the River Bogie just below the Nessbogie Bridge. Here, at Coynachie, is a footbridge beside a ford on the track leading to fields on Bar Hill.

Coynachie There&#039;s a fine example of a traditional stone farm house at Coynachie, but it&#039;s difficult to photograph because of trees. The farm sign features some of the livestock.

Coynachie

There's a fine example of a traditional stone farm house at Coynachie, but it's difficult to photograph because of trees. The farm sign features some of the livestock.

Driveway to Coynachie Farm House We assume that the wooden dolmen-like structure is to discourage obstructing the driveway by parking. There is a forestry car park only a few tens of metres away.

Driveway to Coynachie Farm House

We assume that the wooden dolmen-like structure is to discourage obstructing the driveway by parking. There is a forestry car park only a few tens of metres away.

Darroch Wids at Coynachie

The sign is in the style of Forestry Commission signs, and bears the FC logo, but makes no reference to the FC. There are two walking loops, one called the Flooers o' the Wids Trail and the other the Drumfergue Trail. We opted for the Drumfergue Trail which parallels the road, because the road was still in the shade and we expected the trail to be in the sunshine, which it was.

Trails on the Drum Two trails, one waymarked in red and one in yellow, follow the track through the strip of woodland on The Drum. The name is from Gaelic &#039;druim&#039; which means a ridge, and that fits the topography perfectly.

Trails on the Drum

Two trails, one waymarked in red and one in yellow, follow the track through the strip of woodland on The Drum. The name is from Gaelic 'druim' which means a ridge, and that fits the topography perfectly.

Leafless Trees A plantation of young deciduous trees stands between the road and the path on The Drum. I think some are beech and ash but a summer visit would be needed to check.

Leafless Trees

A plantation of young deciduous trees stands between the road and the path on The Drum. I think some are beech and ash but a summer visit would be needed to check.

Grass Track The grass track on the south slope of The Drum, looking towards the Hill of Drumfergue.

Grass Track

The grass track on the south slope of The Drum, looking towards the Hill of Drumfergue.

Grass Track on The Drum On the right is the waymarker for the two short trails on The Drum.

Grass Track on The Drum

On the right is the waymarker for the two short trails on The Drum.

Trails on the Drum The trails on The Drum climb gently towards the forested Hill of Drumfergue.

Trails on the Drum

The trails on The Drum climb gently towards the forested Hill of Drumfergue.

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.

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Slouch Hill is located at Grid Ref: NJ4832 (Lat: 57.382613, Lng: -2.8639833)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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Ele: 380

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 57.3825873/-2.8645108

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