Scotland
Finbracks
756M
2480FT
About Finbracks
Rising above the head of Glen Prosen, this rounded Mounth summit offers a classic Grampian experience of vast heather moorland and peat. Though often overlooked for more famous neighbours, its position provides a clear, expansive perspective over the Angus Glens and north towards the higher Cairngorm plateaus near Ballater.
Key Statistics
Rank
84th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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122m
Nearest Town
Rottal
Geology
You are walking over a base of gritty sandy rocks and hardened mudstones, interspersed with solid blocks of granite.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO401703
Latitude
56.8203°N
Longitude
2.9829°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Gaelic 'Fionn-bhreac', meaning 'fair-speckled' or 'white-dappled', likely a reference to the way snow lingers in patches or the appearance of quartz scattered across its heather-clad slopes.
- •The summit is marked by a trig point and provides a focused view down the length of Glen Lethnot, with the distinctive profile of Mount Keen visible to the north and the North Sea occasionally visible on the eastern horizon.
- •Located on the high, rolling plateau between Angus and Aberdeenshire, the hill forms part of the historic Mounth, an area once traversed by ancient cattle-droving routes through the Grampian Mountains.
- •The terrain between here and the neighbouring Hill of Cat is famous for its intricate peat hags, which are expertly positioned to ensure that few hillwalkers finish the day with entirely dry boots.