Kinpurnie Hill
Appearance
Kinpurnie Hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 345 m (1,132 ft) |
Prominence | 49 m (161 ft) |
Listing | Marilyn |
Coordinates | 56°33′46″N 3°06′14″W / 56.5627°N 3.1039°W |
Geography | |
Location | Angus, Scotland |
Parent range | Sidlaw Hills |
Topo map | OS Landranger 53 |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Follow grass path to summit |
Kinpurnie Hill is one of the most famous hills of the Sidlaw range in south-east Perthshire. At an elevation of 345 metres (1,132 ft), it is classified as a Marilyn. Kinpurnie Hill is located near Newtyle and is popular with hillwalkers.
Kinpurnie Tower
Atop the hill is Kinpurnie Tower, built by James Stuart-Mackenzie in 1766. It is 6 metres (20 ft) tall and is visible from the roadside.