📌 Strachan, Aberdeenshire
★★★
Kerloch’s broad dome rises above extensive forestry east of the Cairn o’ Mount road pass. The usual way up from Knockhill is all on clear tracks through fields, forest and finally heather – though fantastic fungus displays were the highlight on our autumn visit. Below and above the wooded middle section there are good views north, with Banchory, Clachnaben and Mount Battock all part of the summit panorama. We suggest returning the same way, as the potential circuit via Little Kerloch and Melmannoch is impeded by new deer fences.
📷 Chronological photo guide
🌍 Location
📌 Start / finish at West Knockhill Cottage, on minor road 2 mi east of Strachan
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NO 699916
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 57.014706,-2.496865
❌ No public transport within 1 mi
🚗 Car park
📝 Key info
▶ 10 km / 6 mi | ▲ 420 m | ⌛ 3-3.5 hr
Features: △ Kerloch (534 m, sub-2000′ Marilyn)
⬤ Moderate | Clear tracks with path for final stretch. Upper forest section is rather steep & eroded.
Download file for GPS➡️ Out-and-back walk: start – fork right at track junction at 🧭 NO 707888 – Kerloch – return by outward route
🥾 On our last visit
Wildlife: Cows in adjacent fields at start. Red grouse & spectacular fungi displays.
Weather: Sunny with occasional high cloud, around 10°C. Windy above the treeline.
October 2022
