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The Top 10 Peaks around Mearns

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Mearns is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 10

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Mearns for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

Clachnaben Summit and Granite Tor

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Some quite boggy stretches. Light scrambling to get to the top of the granite tor to enjoy the view around the area.

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Cairn Mon Earn Summit

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Trig point marks the summit, easily found near the masts.

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Cairn o' Mount Climb from Clattering Bridge

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Arguably the best climb in the area and used in the Tour of Britain. Cairn o' Mount ascends about 330m over 3.4km with an average gradient of 9.7%. The road …

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Scolty Tower

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Climb the spiral staircase for even more spectacular views from the top

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Mount Battock

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A long apprach from Clachnaben makes a good day out in good weather.

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See even more amazing summits around Mearns with these guides:

BraemarAberdeenshireBallater And CrathieKirriemuir Landward WestKirriemuir Landward EastAngusInvereskCluny, Midmar And MonymuskDonsideMid DeesideFeughsideFinzeanCrathes, Drumoak And DurrisAuchterhouseCromarBirse And BallogieTap O NothStrathmartineGlamisTealingBennachieTorphinsEcht And SkeneLumphananInverarityInverurieMuirhead, Birkhill And LiffNewtyle And EassieKemnayMurroes And WellbankBanchoryInchmarlo, Brathens And GlasselNorth KincardineKintore And DistrictWesthill And ElrickAberdeenMeldrum, Bourtie And Daviot

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