When heading west from Aberdeen, the first high ground you come across is a rough yet beautiful moorland, the loftiest point of which is named Hill of Fare. A number of Land Rover tracks explore the upland, making hikes to Hill of Fare gloriously accessible, whilst the scattering of Scots pine, colourful heather and lovely views make it an invigorating, short outing.

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Location: Torphins, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Iris K

January 2, 2023

Hiking

A stone cairn marks the summit. Don't get confused by the slightly lower cairn, just as you come onto the plateau. The true summit cairn is slightly further along and off the path to the left - easy to miss.

Andrew

June 13, 2023

Hiking

Coming up from either side the cairn for the summit is not on the main track. There is a faint path possibly marked on the map that leads off through the heather. Once spotted it’s easy to get to.

Iris K

November 11, 2023

Cycling

The summit cairn is down a boggy, small track off the main path. A few white rocks mark the turnoff.

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Best Hikes to Hill of Fare Summit Cairn

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1. Heather Trail View – Hill of Fare Summit Cairn loop from Ordie Caber

6.75km

01:57

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hill of Fare Summit Cairn loop from Echt

18.8km

05:20

430m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Summit Plateau Cairn – Hill of Fare Summit Cairn loop from Millbank

24.9km

07:08

590m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hill of Fare Summit Cairn

1. Heather Trail View – Hill of Fare Summit Cairn loop from Ordie Caber

2. Hill of Fare Summit Cairn loop from Echt

3. Summit Plateau Cairn – Hill of Fare Summit Cairn loop from Millbank

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