Birk Hills

Hill, Mountain in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Birk Hills

Bridge of Potarch <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/120081/bridge-of-potarch" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/120081/bridge-of-potarch">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — Bridge of Potarch Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Birk Hills is a small mountain located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is part of the Grampian Mountains, which stretch across the northeastern region of the country. Birk Hills sits at an elevation of approximately 485 meters (1,591 feet) above sea level.

The mountain is known for its distinctive shape, characterized by its rounded summit and steep slopes. Its location offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby towns of Banchory and Torphins. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the North Sea coastline.

Birk Hills is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly hikers and hillwalkers. There are several well-marked paths leading to the summit, varying in difficulty to accommodate different levels of experience. The ascent can be challenging in some sections, but the effort is rewarded with stunning vistas once at the top.

The mountain is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and various species of birds. Nature lovers can often spot these animals while exploring the area.

Historically, Birk Hills has played a role in local folklore and legends. It is said to be the site of ancient rituals and gatherings, and there are tales of hidden treasure buried within its slopes. These stories add an air of mystery and intrigue to the mountain's allure.

Overall, Birk Hills offers a rewarding experience for those seeking natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and a glimpse into Scotland's rich history and folklore.

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Birk Hills Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.065284/-2.6380305 or Grid Reference NO6197. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridge of Potarch

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Sandy Gerrard

A93 towards Banchory

Steven Brown

Open Woodland in Shannel SSSI

Grassland and native broadleaved trees on part of the Site of Special Scientific Interest at Shannel.

Anne Burgess

Fragrant Orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea)

There are many of these in the grassy parts of the Shannel Site of Scientific Interest.

Anne Burgess

Grassland near Tillenteach

This are of grassland and scattered trees is part of the Shannel SSSI.

Anne Burgess

Monkeyflower (Mimulus guttatus)

A well-established non-native that likes damp places.

Anne Burgess

Disappearing Pond

This pond near Tillenteach is becoming overgrown with vegetation, and it may not be long before it disappears altogether.

Anne Burgess

Old Dyke with Moss

An old field dyke, still on the maps, on the lower slope near Shannel.

Anne Burgess

The old mill

Ralph Greig

Back roads of Aberdeenshire

Ralph Greig

The Deeside Way

Ralph Greig

Bridge over the Dee

Ralph Greig

A lone dead tree

Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches

Ralph Greig

Dee in spate, 31 Dec 2015

Water in River Dee subsiding after a month of record rainfall which had caused the bridge to be temporarily closed to traffic.

Stanley Howe

Jock Young's Leap, River Dee

The view upstream from the Bridge of Potarch as water flow subsides after record precipitation in December 2015.

Stanley Howe

River Dee downstream Of Bridge of Potarch

Just after the bridge was re-opened to traffic following damage to other bridges over the Dee by a spate in the wake of excessive December rainfall.

Stanley Howe

Bridge of Potarch, 31 Dec 2015

Flow from the downstream face of the bridge as the December spate subsides. The bridge was temporarily closed to traffic as a precaution after a number of other bridges over the River Dee had been damaged in the previous week.

Stanley Howe