Scotland
Badandun Hill
740M
2429FT
About Badandun Hill
Rising above the head of Glen Isla, this broad, heather-clad Graham offers a straightforward ascent through classic Mounth terrain. Its rounded profile belies an excellent vantage point, providing a clear perspective across the deep trough of Caenlochan Glen towards the high, sprawling plateau of Glas Maol and the Angus Glens.
Key Statistics
Rank
92nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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155.4m
Nearest Town
Braemar
Geology
Badandun Hill is formed from the Mount Blair Formation, a mix of ancient sandy and muddy rocks that were hardened by intense heat and pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO207678
Latitude
56.7950°N
Longitude
3.2999°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Badan Dùin, translating as the 'clump of the hill' or 'thicket of the fort,' though the summit today is a wind-scoured expanse of heather and moss rather than a wooded stronghold.
- •The summit offers a commanding view over the Caenlochan National Nature Reserve, where the head of Glen Isla narrows into the steep-sided, rocky amphitheatres of Canness Glen and the crags of Finalty Hill.
- •It is most frequently climbed from the road-end at Auchavan in Glen Isla, providing a quieter, less-trodden alternative to the popular Munro circuits that sit immediately to the north.
- •Despite its status as a Graham, the hill’s broad, sprawling nature means you will likely spend as much time navigating peat hags as you will actually climbing.
- •The hill sits on the edge of the historic 'Mounth' passes, ancient drove roads and tracks that once provided the primary transport links between the Angus Glens and the Dee Valley.