Scotland
Baddoch
568M
1864FT
About Baddoch
Tucked away near the head of Glen Avon, this rounded moorland summit offers a quiet perspective on the Eastern Cairngorms. The climb rewards you with a superb outlook over the secluded waters of Loch Builg and the massive, tor-crowned plateau of Ben Avon rising to the southwest.
Key Statistics
Rank
202nd Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
The Cairngorms
Prominence
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134m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The Baddoch sits on the Strathavon Psammite, a foundation of ancient sand and silt that has been compressed into exceptionally hard, durable rock.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NJ078190
Latitude
57.2524°N
Longitude
3.5298°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely stems from the Gaelic Am Badach, meaning "the place of clumps" or "thickets," referring to the patchy vegetation or small groves found on its lower slopes.
- •Its position provides a bird's-eye view of Loch Builg, a remote body of water that was a favourite stopping point for Queen Victoria during her 19th-century Highlands expeditions.
- •Situated on the southern fringes of the Tomintoul area, the hill serves as a transition point between the rolling Braes of Glenlivet and the high, rocky Cairngorm massif.
- •While categorized as a Hump, the real 'hump' is the pathless trek through its deep, springy heather, which ensures you earn every foot of the modest ascent.