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

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

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

01:37

11.6km

400m

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Embark on a difficult jogging loop from Glenshee Ski Centre, bagging three Munros: Carn Aosda, Carn a' Gheoidh, and The Cairnwell. This 7.2-mile (11.6 km) route, with 1316 feet (401 metres) of elevation gain, takes about 1 hours and 37 minutes to complete. You will experience a mix of rocky…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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2.65 km

The Cairnwell

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The Cairnwell is a prominent cone-shaped mountain when seen from the south on the drive up the Cairnwell Pass. It is a great viewpoint, but the summit has been ruined …

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5.62 km

Carn nan Sac

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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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6.91 km

Càrn a' Gheòidh summit

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Càrn a' Gheòidh offers a wild and quiet respite to the ski-developments on its two neighbours. Boasting some incredible views over the wilderness expanse, it is a magical place to be.

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11.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.89 km

2.70 km

Surfaces

9.02 km

1.76 km

664 m

132 m

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Wednesday 20 May

14°C

4°C

37 %

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

The Cairnwell

Carn nan Sac

Càrn a' Gheòidh summit

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