Auchterhouse Hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 426 m (1,398 ft)[1][2] |
Coordinates | 56°32′41″N 3°03′08″W / 56.5448°N 3.0522°W[1] |
Geography | |
Parent range | Sidlaws |
Topo map | OS Landranger 53 |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Walk on path to summit |
Auchterhouse Hill is the second highest hill of the Sidlaw range in South East Angus. At 426 metres (1,398 ft), it is classified as a Tump with a relative height of 81 m (266 ft). Auchterhouse Hill is located near Auchterhouse and is higher than Balkello Hill and is smaller than nearby Craigowl Hill. There is an ancient hill fort on the summit.[1]
The annual Auchterhouse Hill Race takes place in March.