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Hill of Foudland via The Red Hill

Hill of Foudland via The Red Hill


Postby Coralannbirnie » Sun Feb 12, 2023 6:12 pm

Sub 2000' hills included on this walk: Hill of Foudland

Date walked: 12/02/2023

Time taken: 1 hours

Distance: 3.2 km

Ascent: 200m

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This little Marilyn has been on my list for a while so I took the opportunity of a calm and sunny February day to get my legs back into the practice of the hills.

There were a few reports of what route to take, most coming from the East via the Jericho Woods and the Electricity Towers but there’s a decent path and plenty parking from the West.

Plenty parking and the path starts just behind the car:
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Parking


I was instantly met with a blockage and I wondered if I’d have to turn back but there’s a easy trail to the right taking you back to the original path:
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Blocked Path

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Detour Path


The path is narrow through the trees but plenty birds chirping to keep you company and leads to a Forest Gate:
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Forest Path

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First Gate to Red Hill


A short easy climb to Red Hill and a clear view of my intended destination:
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Red Hill


Follow the flat Land Rover path to the right before heading up the steeper incline to the summit of Hill of Foudland:
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Land Rover Track

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Second gate before the steep hill up


Was a beautiful day at the top with a great view of Bennachie and Top O Noth. I didn’t stay long before heading back down for some lunch and a nice cuppy:
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Summit



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