Marilyn · Ochils
Lendrick Hill
Lendrick Hill sits at the eastern end of the Ochils above the Yetts o' Muckhart, its NO01 grid summit overlooking Glen Devon and the A823 pass. A compact 456m hill with disproportionate views once you gain the ridge.
Quick facts
- Height
- 456m/ 1496ft
- Prominence
- 222 m
- Grid ref
- NO 01910 03703
- Parking
- NN 991 035
- Nearest city
- Perth· 22km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
grass slopes 65% · heather patches 25% · rocky outcrops 10%
From the Glendevon layby a steep grass haul gains the south flank, then a quad-bike track threads through heather to the trig. Views open across Loch Leven, the Lomonds and west to Ben Cleuch.
Terrain
Cropped grass and bracken on the lower slope, drier heather and quad ruts above. The summit fence line guides the descent in cloud.
In winter
Eastern Ochils rarely hold deep snow. Hard frost can glaze the steep grass off the road; spikes useful for the initial pull, otherwise winter-walkable in boots.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 57m
- Edinburgh1h 13m
OS maps: OS Landranger 58, OS Explorer 369
Mobile signal: Good. Kinross-shire; EE and Vodafone reliable near Loch Leven.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:13
- Sunset
- 21:29
- Civil dawn
- 04:23
- Civil dusk
- 22:19
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Lendrick Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Gleneagles station
Glen Devon; Ochil ridges; Auchterarder; PGA Centenary course access
13km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Dunkeld
Southern Cairngorms gateway — Hermitage, Loch of the Lowes
39km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Tullibardine
Blackford — central Highland distillery on the A9 between Stirling and Perth
13km from the hill
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Lendrick Hill — common questions
- How difficult is Lendrick Hill?
- Lendrick Hill carries a 1/5 (easy) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Ground conditions: Cropped grass and bracken on the lower slope, drier heather and quad ruts above.
- How much drop does Lendrick Hill have?
- The drop is 222m: measured from the summit of Lendrick Hill down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain. Passing the 150m-drop threshold on all sides is exactly what makes it a Marilyn.
- Where's the parking for Lendrick Hill?
- Park at NN 991 035. Double-check the grid reference on an OS map first; informal laybys here fill early in high season.
- What's the best month to climb Lendrick Hill?
- Aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Lendrick Hill. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Lendrick Hill?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Lendrick Hill?
- Good. Kinross-shire; EE and Vodafone reliable near Loch Leven.
- Is Lendrick Hill safe in winter?
- Eastern Ochils rarely hold deep snow. Hard frost can glaze the steep grass off the road; spikes useful for the initial pull, otherwise winter-walkable in boots.
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