Craigdamf

Hill, Mountain in Angus

Scotland

Craigdamf

Top of the Shank Looking south down the track on the top of Shank Hill.
Top of the Shank Credit: Scott Cormie

Craigdamf is a prominent hill located in Angus, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 405 meters (1,329 feet), it is situated near the village of Auchterhouse, about 10 kilometers northwest of Dundee. The hill is part of the Sidlaw Hills range, which extends across Angus and Perthshire.

Craigdamf boasts a distinctive conical shape, making it a noticeable landmark in the area. It is primarily composed of sandstone, which gives it a reddish-brown color. The hill is covered in heather and grass, creating a picturesque landscape that changes with the seasons. In the spring and summer months, the hillside becomes adorned with vibrant wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering various walking and hiking trails that cater to different skill levels. With its moderate incline, it provides a relatively easy ascent, making it accessible to both experienced hikers and beginners. From the summit, visitors can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Sidlaw Hills and the River Tay to the south.

Craigdamf is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects. It provides a habitat for species such as red grouse, curlews, and roe deer. The hill therefore offers nature enthusiasts an opportunity to observe and appreciate the local fauna and flora.

Overall, Craigdamf is a picturesque hill in Angus, Scotland, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

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Craigdamf Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.801723/-2.9700447 or Grid Reference NO4068. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Top of the Shank Looking south down the track on the top of Shank Hill.
Top of the Shank
Looking south down the track on the top of Shank Hill.
Top of Rough Craig The flat heathery top of Rough Craig, with Catlaw in the distance.
Top of Rough Craig
The flat heathery top of Rough Craig, with Catlaw in the distance.
Track heading down Balbui Bulldozed track snaking down the slope of Balbui, with Catlaw on the horizon.
Track heading down Balbui
Bulldozed track snaking down the slope of Balbui, with Catlaw on the horizon.
Line of butts Straight line of grouse butts heading up from Balbui.
Line of butts
Straight line of grouse butts heading up from Balbui.
Fences old and new Fences heading southwards from Dog Hillock, with Glen Ogil in the background.
Fences old and new
Fences heading southwards from Dog Hillock, with Glen Ogil in the background.
Lunch hut Timber lunch hut in upper Glen Moy. On the Airlie Estate. Modern and well built hut for shooting parties.
Lunch hut
Timber lunch hut in upper Glen Moy. On the Airlie Estate. Modern and well built hut for shooting parties.
East Burn of Glen Moy Looking north from the rear of the lunch hut. Balbui is the hill on the right side.
East Burn of Glen Moy
Looking north from the rear of the lunch hut. Balbui is the hill on the right side.
Long Soughs A row of newly built grouse butts on the slopes of Finbracks.
Long Soughs
A row of newly built grouse butts on the slopes of Finbracks.
Butt, Finbracks A newly built grouse butt on the peaty Glen Moy flanks of Finbracks.
Butt, Finbracks
A newly built grouse butt on the peaty Glen Moy flanks of Finbracks.
Butts, Finbracks A line of newly constructed grouse butts at the head of Glen Moy.
Butts, Finbracks
A line of newly constructed grouse butts at the head of Glen Moy.
Ford on the Blackpot Burn A very new road crosses the Blackpot Burn in Glen Moy.
Ford on the Blackpot Burn
A very new road crosses the Blackpot Burn in Glen Moy.
Blackpot Burn One of the feeders of the Glenmoye Burn at the head of Glen Moy.
Blackpot Burn
One of the feeders of the Glenmoye Burn at the head of Glen Moy.
The head of Glen Moy A road runs up to a shooting hut before branching out to Manywee or Finbracks. The head of the glen is dominated by Finbracks, the local highpoint at just over 750m.
The head of Glen Moy
A road runs up to a shooting hut before branching out to Manywee or Finbracks. The head of the glen is dominated by Finbracks, the local highpoint at just over 750m.
Head of Glen Moy Moorland in Glen Moy, looking towards Manywee with Finbracks behind.
Head of Glen Moy
Moorland in Glen Moy, looking towards Manywee with Finbracks behind.
Moorland, Glen Moy Looking over the grouse moors in Glen Moy towards Craigthran. There is a straight dyke running down from Craigthran.
Moorland, Glen Moy
Looking over the grouse moors in Glen Moy towards Craigthran. There is a straight dyke running down from Craigthran.
South of Balbui A small cairn situated to the south of Balbui above Glenmoy. The course of the East Burn of Glenmoye and Craig Hill can be seen in the middle distance. Further away, a patchwork of fields in Angus give way to the North Sea, visible on the horizon.
South of Balbui
A small cairn situated to the south of Balbui above Glenmoy. The course of the East Burn of Glenmoye and Craig Hill can be seen in the middle distance. Further away, a patchwork of fields in Angus give way to the North Sea, visible on the horizon.
Above the East Burn of Glenmoye Heather in bloom on the lower slopes of Rough Craig, above the East Burn of Glenmoye.
Above the East Burn of Glenmoye
Heather in bloom on the lower slopes of Rough Craig, above the East Burn of Glenmoye.
West of the Hill of Glansie Moorland west of the Hill of Glansie (from Glasnaigh, a green place). This area of moorland is a watershed for burns running to the NE, NW, SE, and SW. The course of the Trusty Burn can be seen in the middle distance, this runs SE into the North Sea (visible on the skyline) via the Noran Water and South Esk.
West of the Hill of Glansie
Moorland west of the Hill of Glansie (from Glasnaigh, a green place). This area of moorland is a watershed for burns running to the NE, NW, SE, and SW. The course of the Trusty Burn can be seen in the middle distance, this runs SE into the North Sea (visible on the skyline) via the Noran Water and South Esk.
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Craigdamf is located at Grid Ref: NO4068 (Lat: 56.801723, Lng: -2.9700447)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

Also known as: Rough Craig

What 3 Words

///starch.shuttered.streak. Near Kirriemuir, Angus

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 56.801723,-2.9700447
Rough Craig
Ele: 560
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 56.8015365/-2.9709349
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