The Cairnwell Explained

The Cairnwell
Other Name:Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: An Càrn Bhailg
Elevation M:933
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:125
Listing:Munro
Language:Scottish Gaelic
Pronunciation:in Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic əŋˈkʰaːrˠn ˈvɛlɛkʲ/
Location:Aberdeenshire / Perth & Kinross, Scotland
Range:Cairngorms
Grid Ref Uk:NO134773
Topo:OS Landranger 43, OS Explorer 387

The Cairnwell (Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: '''An Càrn Bhailg''') is a mountain in the Eastern Highlands of Scotland, south of Braemar. It is often considered to be one of the most spoiled of the Munros, due to the Glenshee Ski Centre which covers the eastern slope of the mountain.

The Cairnwell is usually climbed from the Glen Shee ski centre, which is at an elevation of 650 m, making this probably the easiest Munro to climb. It is often climbed with Carn Aosda.

56.879°N -3.4226°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: walkhighlands The Cairnwell . . 2013 . walkhighlands.co.uk . 30 November 2013.