Clachnaben
Hill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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::summary Hill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Clachnaben |
| photo | Clachnaben.jpg |
| photo_caption | Clachnaben from Glen Dye |
| elevation_m | 589 |
| prominence | c. 54 m |
| listing | Tump |
| translation | Rock of the Hill |
| language | Gaelic |
| location | Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| grid_ref_UK | NO616865 |
| topo | OS Landranger 45 |
| :: |
| name = Clachnaben | photo = Clachnaben.jpg | photo_caption = Clachnaben from Glen Dye | elevation_m = 589 | elevation_ref = | prominence = c. 54 m | listing = Tump | translation = Rock of the Hill | language = Gaelic | location = Aberdeenshire, Scotland | grid_ref_UK = NO616865 | topo = OS Landranger 45 | type = | age = | last_eruption = | first_ascent = | easiest_route = Clachnaben (archaically "Cloch-na'bain"; Scottish Gaelic: "Clach na Beinne") is a 589-metre hill in Glen Dye, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is a distinctive hill visible from many points on Lower Deeside and is topped with a large granite tor. Clachnaben is the war cry of Clan Strachan. The hill gives its name to one of the houses at Aboyne Academy.
Geography
A popular walk starts at the car park on the Cairn O' Mounth (Banchory–Fettercairn) road, 10 kilometres south of Banchory. Popularity has caused some erosion on the old steep path which climbs this hill directly; however, efforts have been made to stabilise the erosion. A new improved path takes an easier and less direct route from Millar's Bog to the summit. There are views to Mount Battock, Lochnagar and Bennachie.
The granite tor provides some rock climbing. An annual fell race is run on the hill.
Gallery
File:Clachnaben01.jpg|Clachnaben from Mount Shade File:Clach na Beinne.jpg|View from below File:Clach na Beinne2.jpg|View from the top
References
References
- Maison, Jim. (September 2004). "Pathway to wisdom in the hills". Leopard Magazine.
- Watson, Adam. (1992). "Cairngorms: Locahnagar and the Mounth". Scottish Mountaineering Club.
- "Royal Deeside : Clachnaben". Deeside Piper.
- VisitScotland. "Clachnaben".
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