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Càrn Aosda Summit

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Càrn Aosda Summit

Recommended by 50 hikers out of 51

Càrn Aosda and its neighbouring summit, the Cairnwell, are perhaps the two most accessible Munro summits in the Scottish Highlands. This is thanks to the A93, the Old Military Road over the Cairnwell Pass, which reaches a high point of 2,199 feet (670 m) and is the highest main road in Britain. This means that there’s only another 810 feet (247 m) of ascent to reach the 3,009-foot (917 m) summit.

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Please check local regulations for: Cairngorms National Park

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    1. The Cairnwell Munros loop from Glenshee Ski Centre — Cairngorms National Park

    12.7km

    04:00

    490m

    490m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    February 6, 2019

    Càrn Aosda is one of the easiest and quickest Munros to climb. You can make an extremely quick ascent using the tracks from the ski-centre but a much less frequented and longer ascent can be made from the north, along the Carn Chrionaidh ridge.

      October 9, 2021

      Starting high at the ski centre, this Munro can be reached in little over 1/2 hour if not less. Along with the other two Munros to the west of Glenshee, this is likely one of the shortes munro days you can have.

        December 20, 2020

        Beautiful views over the Cairngorms, espacially during the winter time with all this snow and snow hares jumping around. On the top there is a small shelter so one can take a small breake to have some tea or so and is protected from the cold winds.

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          Elevation 890 m

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          Location: Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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