Peathags, Hill of Wirren
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Graham Marilyn
Height
678 m · 2,224 ft
Drop
311 m
Grid ref
NO 522 739
Region
Lochnagar & the Angus Glens
Range
Braemar to Montrose
County
Angus

Summit: Ground 7m SSW of trig point.

Hill of Wirren is a Graham in Lochnagar & the Angus Glens, 678 m (2,224 ft) high. There is one mapped route up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Hill of Wirren from Auchnafoe, is 5.8 km with 480 m of ascent and takes 2 to 3 hours.

Routes up Hill of Wirren

Hill of Wirren on its own (1)

Map

Summit at NO 522 739 (56.8544, -2.7840). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Hill of Wirren

How high is Hill of Wirren?
Hill of Wirren is 678 m (2,224 ft) high, a Graham in Lochnagar & the Angus Glens. The summit is at grid reference NO 522 739.
How long does it take to climb Hill of Wirren?
The quickest route on TRXO, Hill of Wirren from Auchnafoe, takes 2 to 3 hours: 5.8 km with 480 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Hill of Wirren?
The route with the least climbing is Hill of Wirren from Auchnafoe, starting from Auchnafoe (NO 505 726): 5.8 km and 480 m of ascent, graded moderate.
Is there deer stalking on Hill of Wirren?
Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.

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