From the small plateau Càrn nan Sac, you are rewarded with breathtaking views of the mountains that are uninterrupted by skiing infrastructure. En route to the summit, you pass a couple of small lochans.

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Càrn nan Sac has a wide summit plateau and tops out at 920m. Most runners will pass here from the ski centre on the way out to Càrn a' Ghèoidh. It's well worth taking the time to stop and look around though, the views are amazing in all directions.

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1. The Cairnwell Munros loop from Glenshee Ski Centre

12.7km

04:00

490m

Hike the Cairnwell Munros loop from Glenshee Ski Centre, a moderate 7.9-mile route with 1594 feet of gain and panoramic views.

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2. Càrn a' Gheòidh summit – Carn nan Sac loop from Gleann Beag

20.9km

07:02

960m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 910 m

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Location: Mount Blair, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. The Cairnwell Munros loop from Glenshee Ski Centre

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