Auchterhouse Hill

Auchterhouse Hill
Highest point
Elevation 424 m (1,391 ft)
Coordinates 56°32′43″N 3°03′05″W / 56.5454°N 3.0515°W / 56.5454; -3.0515Coordinates: 56°32′43″N 3°03′05″W / 56.5454°N 3.0515°W / 56.5454; -3.0515
Geography
Location Angus, Scotland
Parent range Sidlaw Hills
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 424 metres (1,391 ft), it is classified as a Tump with a relative height of 81 metres. 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 sunmmit.

The annual Auchterhouse Hill Race takes place in March.

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