Marilyn · Cairngorms
Waughton Hill
A 234m prominence hill in Aberdeenshire on Scotland's northeast coast. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Quick facts
- Height
- 234m/ 767ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NJ 96356 57236
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through Caledonian pine forest before breaking onto the open hillside to the 234m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Cairngorm-style terrain: heather at lower levels, granite slabs and gravel above. Can be windswept on the summit plateau.
In winter
The Cairngorms fringe sees genuine winter conditions. Snow lingers well into spring on north-facing slopes. Navigation in cloud requires compass skills.
This hill is in the Northern Cairngorms SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow7h 14m
- Edinburgh5h 11m
OS maps: OS Landranger 30, OS Explorer 427N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:16
- Sunset
- 20:55
- Civil dawn
- 04:28
- Civil dusk
- 21:43
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