The Cairnwell 3 –
Glenshee
💧 Water sources: Yes – burns and streams throughout lower sections
🚴 Bike & Hike: No
🏕️ Wild camp: Limited – exposed terrain near ski area
🏊 Wild swim: Yes – burns and pools in surrounding glens
A relatively accessible Munro circuit above the Glenshee ski area, linking three straightforward summits with good paths, rolling ridges, and expansive views across the eastern Cairngorms.
(Munro) Càrn Aosda 917m
Lat, Long 56.896101, -3.423256
OS Grid Ref NO134792
(Munro) Càrn a’ Gheoidh 975m
Lat, Long 56.873137, -3.466684
OS Grid Ref NO107767
(Munro) The Cairnwell 933m
Lat, Long 56.879037, -3.422608
OS Grid Ref NO134767
8 miles | 5–6 hours | bog* | hike**
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Conditions: generally good paths, some loose stony sections near ski infrastructure, exposed ridges in poor weather
Access notes: commonly started from Glenshee ski centre, straightforward ridge links between all three Munros with clear route options throughout
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