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Cairn of Claise

Hill, Mountain in Angus

Scotland

Cairn of Claise

Summit area of Carn an Tuirc
Summit area of Carn an Tuirc Credit: Steven Brown

Cairn of Claise is a prominent hill located in the Angus region of Scotland. It is part of the Grampian Mountains and is situated within the Cairngorms National Park. Standing at a height of 1,064 meters (3,491 feet), Cairn of Claise is one of the Munros, which are mountains in Scotland with a height of over 3,000 feet.

The hill is known for its distinctive cairn, or pile of stones, located at its summit. The cairn serves as a marker for hikers and climbers, providing a sense of accomplishment upon reaching the top. The views from the summit of Cairn of Claise are breathtaking, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and lochs.

Cairn of Claise is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers, mountaineers, and nature lovers. The hill can be accessed via various hiking trails, with the most common route starting from the Glenshee Ski Centre. The terrain is rugged and challenging, but the effort is rewarded with stunning scenery and a sense of tranquility in the remote wilderness of the Scottish Highlands.

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Cairn of Claise Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.894168/-3.3386103 or Grid Reference NO1878. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Summit area of Carn an Tuirc
Summit area of Carn an Tuirc
Stone wall on Cairn of Claise
Stone wall on Cairn of Claise
More bog... This time, on the plateau east of Carn of Claise. Glas Maol can be seen in the distance.
More bog...
This time, on the plateau east of Carn of Claise. Glas Maol can be seen in the distance.
Carn an Tuirc summit The 1019m peak on the Glas Maol circuit.
Carn an Tuirc summit
The 1019m peak on the Glas Maol circuit.
Bealach east of Carn an Tuirc Looking southeast towards Carn of Claise.
Bealach east of Carn an Tuirc
Looking southeast towards Carn of Claise.
Approaching summit of Carn an Tuirc Stone covered summit area in very poor visibility.
Approaching summit of Carn an Tuirc
Stone covered summit area in very poor visibility.
The stony plateau of Carn an Tuirc This view looks towards Lochnagar.
The stony plateau of Carn an Tuirc
This view looks towards Lochnagar.
Summit of Carn an Tuirc A flat rocky expanse with a small cairn marking the 1019m Munro summit.
Summit of Carn an Tuirc
A flat rocky expanse with a small cairn marking the 1019m Munro summit.
Southern view from Cairn of Claise A view towards Glas Maol from the summit area of Cairn of Claise.
Southern view from Cairn of Claise
A view towards Glas Maol from the summit area of Cairn of Claise.
View towards the Caenlochan Glen A view from the summit area of Cairn of Claise towards the Caenlochan Glen, with crags on the flanks of Glas Maol and Little Glas Maol visible in the middle distance.
View towards the Caenlochan Glen
A view from the summit area of Cairn of Claise towards the Caenlochan Glen, with crags on the flanks of Glas Maol and Little Glas Maol visible in the middle distance.
Cliffs on Druim Mor Looking down to Caenlochan Glen 450m below
Cliffs on Druim Mor
Looking down to Caenlochan Glen 450m below
Moorland Track on Druim Mor Looking towards Cairn of Claise
Moorland Track on Druim Mor
Looking towards Cairn of Claise
Garbh-choire west of Cairn of Claise A mainly grassy corrie
Garbh-choire west of Cairn of Claise
A mainly grassy corrie
Final approach to Carn of Claise Crossing marshland on the northern slopes. The summit and a wind shelter can be seen on the horizon.
Final approach to Carn of Claise
Crossing marshland on the northern slopes. The summit and a wind shelter can be seen on the horizon.
Carn of Claise Just 4 metres smaller than its parent peak, Glas Maol.
Carn of Claise
Just 4 metres smaller than its parent peak, Glas Maol.
Boggy ground east of Carn of Claise Following the fence posts towards Tolmount.
Boggy ground east of Carn of Claise
Following the fence posts towards Tolmount.
On the slopes southeast of Carn of Claise Having already climbed this summit before taking a detour east for Tolmount and Tom Buidhe, we cut across these slopes to avoid retracing our steps to the top en route to Glas Maol, which can be seen up ahead.
On the slopes southeast of Carn of Claise
Having already climbed this summit before taking a detour east for Tolmount and Tom Buidhe, we cut across these slopes to avoid retracing our steps to the top en route to Glas Maol, which can be seen up ahead.
Passing Garbh-choire on the way to Glas Maol
Passing Garbh-choire on the way to Glas Maol
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Cairn of Claise is located at Grid Ref: NO1878 (Lat: 56.894168, Lng: -3.3386103)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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Located within 500m of 56.894168,-3.3386103
Cairn of Claise
Description: Hill of the green grassy place
Ele: 1064
Munro: yes
Munro Number: M071
Name Gd: Càrn na Claise
Natural: peak
Source: NPE
Wikidata: Q17293983
Wikipedia: en:Cairn of Claise
Lat/Long: 56.8941816/-3.3386269
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