Bar Hill

Hill, Mountain in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Bar Hill

The drive to Bogairdy — The drive to Bogairdy Credit: David Purchase

Bar Hill is a prominent hill located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is situated approximately 5 miles northwest of the town of Banchory, and stands at an elevation of 1,280 feet (390 meters). The hill is part of the larger Hill of Fare range and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Covered in heather and rough grass, Bar Hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The ascent to the summit can be challenging but rewarding, with well-defined paths leading up to the top. Along the way, visitors can enjoy the diverse flora and fauna that populate the area, including wildflowers, birds, and small mammals.

From the summit, on a clear day, one can see the Cairngorms National Park to the west, the Grampian Mountains to the south, and the North Sea to the east. The view is particularly breathtaking at sunrise and sunset, when the golden hues of the sky create a magical atmosphere.

Bar Hill also has historical significance, with remnants of ancient settlements and structures scattered across its slopes. Archaeological excavations have revealed evidence of prehistoric occupation, including stone tools and pottery shards, suggesting that the hill has been inhabited for thousands of years.

Overall, Bar Hill is a stunning natural landmark that offers both recreational opportunities and a glimpse into Scotland's rich history. Whether it's for a challenging hike or simply to enjoy the picturesque scenery, visitors to Aberdeenshire should not miss the opportunity to explore this beautiful hill.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.402438/-2.846843 or Grid Reference NJ4934. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The drive to Bogairdy

The drive to Bogairdy

The lane in Strathbogie Goes as far as Tillathrowie (in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NJ4735">NJ4735</a>), where the lane comes to an end.

The lane in Strathbogie

Goes as far as Tillathrowie (in NJ4735), where the lane comes to an end.

Field and Woods We&#039;ve come into the shade of Collithie Hill, so the birches on the edge of this field look quite dark and gloomy. There seems to have been a lot of planting on the other side of the glen.

Field and Woods

We've come into the shade of Collithie Hill, so the birches on the edge of this field look quite dark and gloomy. There seems to have been a lot of planting on the other side of the glen.

Roadside Woodland Hoary-looking birches, complete with lichen and fungi, line the side of the road.

Roadside Woodland

Hoary-looking birches, complete with lichen and fungi, line the side of the road.

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.

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.

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Bar Hill is located at Grid Ref: NJ4934 (Lat: 57.402438, Lng: -2.846843)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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