Black Hill

Hill, Mountain in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Black Hill

Woodland, Glencat — Woodland, Glencat Credit: Mike Pennington

Black Hill is a prominent hill located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Situated in the eastern part of the region, it is part of the Grampian Mountains. Standing at an elevation of approximately 637 meters (2,090 feet), it is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The hill is known for its distinctive black color, which is a result of the presence of peat and heather on its slopes. This unique feature is what gives Black Hill its name. The terrain is mostly rough and rugged, with steep gradients and rocky outcrops adding to its dramatic appeal.

From the summit of Black Hill, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Cairngorms National Park to the west and the North Sea to the east. The hill provides an excellent vantage point to appreciate the natural beauty of Aberdeenshire, with its rolling hills, deep valleys, and sparkling lochs.

Access to Black Hill is relatively straightforward, with several well-marked trails leading to the summit. The climb can be challenging at times, especially in adverse weather conditions, so proper equipment and adequate preparation are essential.

Black Hill is not only a popular destination for hiking, but it also offers opportunities for wildlife spotting. The area is home to various bird species, including golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and red grouse, as well as a range of other fauna such as deer and mountain hares.

Overall, Black Hill is a captivating natural landmark in Aberdeenshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the scenic beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Black Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.051668/-2.728131 or Grid Reference NO5595. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Woodland, Glencat

Woodland, Glencat

Mike Pennington

Ythanside, near Glencat

Ythanside, near Glencat

Mike Pennington

Pig ark, Haugh A haugh south of the Dee.

Pig ark, Haugh

A haugh south of the Dee.

Log piles, Balfour Forest Thinning in progress.

Log piles, Balfour Forest

Thinning in progress.

Thinning, Balfour Forest A community woodland. There are few old trees here, the area was nearly clear felled completely in the two big twentieth century wars - there was a Canadian work camp nearby in World War II. The few trees which survived the war were taken out by the great gale of 1953. The forest is now restored.

Thinning, Balfour Forest

A community woodland. There are few old trees here, the area was nearly clear felled completely in the two big twentieth century wars - there was a Canadian work camp nearby in World War II. The few trees which survived the war were taken out by the great gale of 1953. The forest is now restored.

Kittling Wood The forest at Balfour, now restored after complete destruction by wartime logging camps and the gale of 1953. The track leads to a field, but there is a fine bit of singletrack continuing into the woods.

Kittling Wood

The forest at Balfour, now restored after complete destruction by wartime logging camps and the gale of 1953. The track leads to a field, but there is a fine bit of singletrack continuing into the woods.

Woodland, Balfour

Woodland, Balfour

Field, Balfour Between the house and forest. Black Hill in the background, like most woodland here was stripped of trees by wartime lumber camps and the 1953 gale.

Field, Balfour

Between the house and forest. Black Hill in the background, like most woodland here was stripped of trees by wartime lumber camps and the 1953 gale.

The Bimble Single track in the very runnable Balfour Forest.

The Bimble

Single track in the very runnable Balfour Forest.

Balfour Forest Singletrack, nicknamed The Bimble through very open woodland. It is a lovely easy run on the bike.

Balfour Forest

Singletrack, nicknamed The Bimble through very open woodland. It is a lovely easy run on the bike.

Old dyke, Balfour Between Ballogie and Balfour in pine woods. The woodland was felled by wartime lumber camps and the notorious 1953 gale, but is now well established and thriving again.

Old dyke, Balfour

Between Ballogie and Balfour in pine woods. The woodland was felled by wartime lumber camps and the notorious 1953 gale, but is now well established and thriving again.

Balfour Forest I am glad that I had the orienteering map with me, as this old, well established track is omitted from the Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 map. It climbs up to the south of Brown Hill, joining the road network in the former Forestry Commission woodland there.

Balfour Forest

I am glad that I had the orienteering map with me, as this old, well established track is omitted from the Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 map. It climbs up to the south of Brown Hill, joining the road network in the former Forestry Commission woodland there.

Path in Balfour Forest While not shown on the current 1:25,000 map, this is a long established route shown on older maps and still exists on the ground. In places there are parallel gullies suggesting that this once a busy route used over a long period of time.

Path in Balfour Forest

While not shown on the current 1:25,000 map, this is a long established route shown on older maps and still exists on the ground. In places there are parallel gullies suggesting that this once a busy route used over a long period of time.

Balfour Forest Slopes of Creagantoll. The hill was mostly clear felled in the 20th century, during wartime and survivors wiped out by the catastrophic gale of January 1953.

Balfour Forest

Slopes of Creagantoll. The hill was mostly clear felled in the 20th century, during wartime and survivors wiped out by the catastrophic gale of January 1953.

Balfour Forest The woodland between here and the road to the north is undergoing thinning. It was very noticeable that the contractors put up the usual &quot;rude man&quot; keep out signs, while the company which owns the community woodland put up their own more reasonable, not one size fits all warnings about staying away from working machinery. No work was taking place today.

Balfour Forest

The woodland between here and the road to the north is undergoing thinning. It was very noticeable that the contractors put up the usual "rude man" keep out signs, while the company which owns the community woodland put up their own more reasonable, not one size fits all warnings about staying away from working machinery. No work was taking place today.

Ride, Balfour Forest The mapped dyke can be seen in the distance. Forestry work, thinning the trees, has been going on in recent weeks.

Ride, Balfour Forest

The mapped dyke can be seen in the distance. Forestry work, thinning the trees, has been going on in recent weeks.

Coupit seat One of a couple of seats with a view which were upside down. I suspect they are new and are awaiting being placed. The view up the Dee is very good from here, beside a logging road.

Coupit seat

One of a couple of seats with a view which were upside down. I suspect they are new and are awaiting being placed. The view up the Dee is very good from here, beside a logging road.

Logging road, Balfour Forest On the north side of Creagandummie.

Logging road, Balfour Forest

On the north side of Creagandummie.

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Black Hill is located at Grid Ref: NO5595 (Lat: 57.051668, Lng: -2.728131)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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