Clachnaben (archaically "Cloch-na'bain"; Scottish Gaelic: "Clach na Beinne") is a 589-metre hill in Glen Dye, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.[1] It is a distinctive hill visible from many points on Lower Deeside and is topped with a large granite tor.[2] Clachnaben is the war cry of Clan Strachan. The hill gives its name to one of the houses at Aboyne Academy.
| Clachnaben | |
|---|---|
 Clachnaben from Glen Dye | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 589 m (1,932 ft) |
| Prominence | c. 54 m |
| Listing | Tump |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Rock of the Hill |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| OS grid | NO616865 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 45 |
Geography
editA 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.[3] A new improved path takes an easier and less direct route from Millar's Bog to the summit.[4] 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
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Clachnaben from Mount Shade -
View from below -
View from the top
References
edit- ^ Jim Maison (September 2004), "Pathway to wisdom in the hills", Leopard Magazine, vol. 48, archived from the original on 5 February 2012, retrieved 22 May 2007
- ^ Watson, Adam (1992). Cairngorms: Locahnagar and the Mounth. Scottish Mountaineering Club. pp. 235–6. ISBN 0-907521-39-8.
- ^ "Royal Deeside : Clachnaben". Deeside Piper. Retrieved 22 May 2007.
- ^ VisitScotland. "Clachnaben". Archived from the original on 5 February 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2007.