Graham · Cairngorms
Badandun Hill
A flat-topped Angus moorland hill on the watershed between Glen Prosen and Glen Isla. The summit trig point looks across a sea of heather toward Mount Blair to the west and the bigger Mounth Munros north of Glen Clova.
Quick facts
- Height
- 740.3m/ 2429ft
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 607 m
- Time
- 4–7 hrs
- Grid ref
- NO207678
- Parking
- NO234670
- Nearest city
- Dundee
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
estate track 35% · heather moorland 45% · grassy upper slopes 10% · summit area 10%
Park at the road end at Glenmarkie Lodge in Glen Prosen and follow the Land Rover track up Burn of Inchmill, then climb the heathery south-east shoulder onto the broad flat top. The trig is centrally placed.
Terrain
Decent estate vehicle track up the burn, then deep managed heather and bilberry on the upper slopes. Plateau ground is springy peat in places.
In winter
East-facing Angus hill that catches Continental easterlies — frozen heather is a delight to crunch over and snow is generally dry. Wind chill on the open top is the chief winter concern; no avalanche issues at this height.
This hill is in the Northern Cairngorms SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 32m
- Edinburgh2h 0m
OS maps: OS Landranger 44
Mobile signal: Reasonable signal near Kirriemuir; 2 bars on the Angus Glens summit
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:31
- Sunset
- 21:51
- Civil dawn
- 03:31
- Civil dusk
- 22:51
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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Curated multi-hill combinations from Badandun Hill.
Around Badandun Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Pitlochry station
Schiehallion, Ben Vrackie, Beinn a Ghlo, Edradour distillery
28km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TripSCOTBase yourself in Pitlochry
Perthshire base — Schiehallion, Beinn a Ghlo, Ben Vrackie
28km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Royal Lochnagar
Balmoral — Queen Victoria's favourite; eastern Cairngorms setting
23km from the hill
tastescot.co.uk
Badandun Hill — common questions
- How hard is Badandun Hill?
- Badandun Hill is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 14km with 607m of ascent and takes most walkers 4-7 hours. Terrain: Decent estate vehicle track up the burn, then deep managed heather and bilberry on the upper slopes.
- Where do I park for Badandun Hill?
- Standard parking is at NO234670 near Dundee. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Badandun Hill?
- The standard good-weather months for Badandun Hill are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Badandun Hill?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Badandun Hill?
- Reasonable signal near Kirriemuir; 2 bars on the Angus Glens summit
- Is Badandun Hill safe in winter?
- East-facing Angus hill that catches Continental easterlies — frozen heather is a delight to crunch over and snow is generally dry. Wind chill on the open top is the chief winter concern; no avalanche issues at this height.