Auchterhouse Hill is the name of the hill north of the road. It's an ancient hill fort and at 426m the second highest point in the Sidlaw Range. You can't ride a road bike to the top though (or if you do it won't be good for your wheels).
On the road you get to the climb above Newton of Pitpointie and about 230m. The views north to the hill are good as are the views south down to Dundee and the Firth of Tay.

Gerry Conway

March 5, 2017

Road cycling

Tough climb but beautiful house

David Stewart

March 29, 2025

Road cycling

Steep steady climb so take your time

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Location: Auchterhouse, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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