Pinderachy

About Pinderachy

Nestled in the Angus Glens, Pinderachy is a 514m Marilyn that offers a peaceful escape from the crowded Munros. It marks the rugged edge where the Lowlands meet the Highlands, providing sweeping views of the Howe of Mearns for those willing to brave the heather.

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• •It is classified as a Marilyn, meaning it has a drop of at least 150 metres on all sides, ensuring your legs feel every bit of its 514-metre stature despite its modest elevation.
• •The hill overlooks Glen Lethnot, a valley with a long history of illicit whisky distilling, where locals once perfected the art of hiding smoke from the excise men in the deep hill folds.
• •Geologically, Pinderachy sits right on the fringe of the Highland Boundary Fault, marking the dramatic transition from the Old Red Sandstone of the south to the ancient Dalradian metamorphic rock.
• •The surrounding moorland is home to a significant population of red grouse and mountain hares, the latter of which usually look much more dignified than the average hiker while navigating the peat.
• •The 'summit' is less of a peak and more of a suggestion; you will spend most of your time hopping between identical-looking peat hags, trying to guess which pile of moss is technically the highest.