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A' Chairidh

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

A' Chairidh

Sheep at a feeder, Glen Turret
Sheep at a feeder, Glen Turret Credit: Richard Webb

A' Chairidh is a prominent hill located in the region of Perthshire, Scotland. It stands at an elevation of approximately 800 meters (2,625 feet) above sea level, making it a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers seeking stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The hill is situated within the Cairngorms National Park, renowned for its diverse wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty.

A' Chairidh is characterized by its steep slopes and rocky terrain, which provide a challenging yet rewarding ascent for outdoor enthusiasts. The hill is predominantly composed of granite, giving it a rugged and distinctive appearance. Its summit offers unobstructed vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys, including the picturesque Loch Tummel.

The area surrounding A' Chairidh is rich in flora and fauna, with heather, grasses, and wildflowers covering the lower slopes. The hill is also home to a variety of bird species, including golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and red grouse, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

Access to A' Chairidh is possible via several well-marked footpaths, with the most common route starting from the nearby village of Pitlochry. The ascent typically takes a few hours, depending on fitness levels and weather conditions. It is important for visitors to be prepared for changing weather conditions, as Perthshire can experience unpredictable changes in temperature and precipitation.

Overall, A' Chairidh offers outdoor enthusiasts a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience, with its stunning views, diverse wildlife, and rugged terrain making it a must-visit destination for those exploring the Perthshire region.

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A' Chairidh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.459347/-3.9570652 or Grid Reference NN7931. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheep at a feeder, Glen Turret
Sheep at a feeder, Glen Turret
Road, Head of Glen Turret
Road, Head of Glen Turret
A' Chairidh A rounded top between Auchnafree Hill and Ben Chonzie
A' Chairidh
A rounded top between Auchnafree Hill and Ben Chonzie
Summit, A' Chairidh
Summit, A' Chairidh
East side of Ben Chonzie Unlike the hill that I was on, there was a steady stream of appearances of people beside the summit of Ben Chonzie. This is the steep face above the head of Glen Turret.
East side of Ben Chonzie
Unlike the hill that I was on, there was a steady stream of appearances of people beside the summit of Ben Chonzie. This is the steep face above the head of Glen Turret.
Post on A' Chairidh Ben Chonzie in the background.
Post on A' Chairidh
Ben Chonzie in the background.
Bog, A' Chairidh
Bog, A' Chairidh
Boulder on A' Chairidh View along the ridge with Ben Chonzie beyond.
Boulder on A' Chairidh
View along the ridge with Ben Chonzie beyond.
Bog, A' Chairidh Auchnafree Hill in the background.
Bog, A' Chairidh
Auchnafree Hill in the background.
Larichlaura Burn View from Sròn Challaid on the south side of Glen Almond.
Larichlaura Burn
View from Sròn Challaid on the south side of Glen Almond.
Larichlaura Burn On the south side of Glen Almond.
Larichlaura Burn
On the south side of Glen Almond.
Lochan Uaine Swans (probably whooper, but I did not get close enough to see or hear) on a shallow lochan beneath Ben Chonzie at the head of Loch Turret.
Lochan Uaine
Swans (probably whooper, but I did not get close enough to see or hear) on a shallow lochan beneath Ben Chonzie at the head of Loch Turret.
Auchnafree hill view of Loch Turret Estate track (not marked on OS maps). View shows the slope of Ton Eich (left) and Loch Turret. The track runs beside a line of grouse butts, the tops of two are seen mid-right of image.
Auchnafree hill view of Loch Turret
Estate track (not marked on OS maps). View shows the slope of Ton Eich (left) and Loch Turret. The track runs beside a line of grouse butts, the tops of two are seen mid-right of image.
Auchnafree Hill, track towards summit Not on OS maps, this track runs beside a line of grouse butts. It terminates on the hill top plateau, from which the summit cairn is a few hundred metres walk across peat bog.
Auchnafree Hill, track towards summit
Not on OS maps, this track runs beside a line of grouse butts. It terminates on the hill top plateau, from which the summit cairn is a few hundred metres walk across peat bog.
Burn blown uphill, Auchnafree Hill One of the headstreams of Gilbert's Burn fighting a losing battle with a storm force westerly. We estimated a steady 60 mph on top and gusts exceeding 120 mph were recorded by the automatic weather station on Cairn Gorm summit. Fortunately the temperature was above freezing.
Burn blown uphill, Auchnafree Hill
One of the headstreams of Gilbert's Burn fighting a losing battle with a storm force westerly. We estimated a steady 60 mph on top and gusts exceeding 120 mph were recorded by the automatic weather station on Cairn Gorm summit. Fortunately the temperature was above freezing.
Auchnafree Hill The line of a ruined fence on the northwest side of Auchnafree Hill.
Auchnafree Hill
The line of a ruined fence on the northwest side of Auchnafree Hill.
Sròn Challaid Above Glen Almond.
Sròn Challaid
Above Glen Almond.
View towards Glen Lochain Across Glen Almond from Sròn Challaid.
View towards Glen Lochain
Across Glen Almond from Sròn Challaid.
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A' Chairidh is located at Grid Ref: NN7931 (Lat: 56.459347, Lng: -3.9570652)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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