Cairn Lunkard

Hill, Mountain in Angus

Scotland

Cairn Lunkard

Jock's Road in Glen Doll The Jock&#039;s Road path climbing through Glen Doll seen from where it exits the coniferous plantation astride the White Water at around 430 metres.
The rocks of Craig Maud are at the left side of the image. — Jock's Road in Glen Doll Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Cairn Lunkard is a prominent hill located in Angus, Scotland. It stands at an elevation of 477 meters (1,565 feet) and is part of the southern Grampian Mountains. The hill is situated approximately 5 kilometers (3 miles) southeast of the village of Kirriemuir.

Cairn Lunkard is known for its distinctive shape and rugged terrain, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The hill is characterized by its steep slopes, rocky outcrops, and heather-covered moorland. The summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Sidlaw Hills and the rolling Angus Glens.

The ascent of Cairn Lunkard can be challenging, with no designated paths or trails. However, experienced walkers often navigate their way through the hill's rocky terrain, taking advantage of natural features and sheep tracks. The hill is also home to several species of wildlife, including red grouse, mountain hares, and various bird species.

The name "Cairn Lunkard" originates from the Gaelic language, with "cairn" referring to a pile of stones and "lunkard" believed to mean "lazy" or "idle." This name may have been given due to the hill's rugged appearance or the challenging nature of its ascent.

Overall, Cairn Lunkard offers a rewarding experience for those seeking a challenging hike and stunning panoramic views in the picturesque Angus countryside.

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Cairn Lunkard Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.888683/-3.2604325 or Grid Reference NO2378. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Jock's Road in Glen Doll

The Jock's Road path climbing through Glen Doll seen from where it exits the coniferous plantation astride the White Water at around 430 metres. The rocks of Craig Maud are at the left side of the image.

Trevor Littlewood

Heather rib outside shelter along Jock's Road

Jock's Road climbs out of Glen Doll to arrive at the shelter - 'Davy's Bourach', by the obvious hollow to the left side of the image. The heather rib of ground extends into Glen Doll and is known as the Lunkard; a path can be seen leading to a cairn at the extreme right: (it's not Jock's Road).

Trevor Littlewood

Summit of Tom Buidhe

Steven Brown

Lone tree hanging on

Jocks Road

Ralph Greig

Jock's Road

The beginning of Jock's Road beyond the forest section in Glen Doll.

Scott Cormie

Camouflaged deer

Six deer in the centre of the picture blending into the hillside above Jock's Road.

Scott Cormie

Davy's Bourach

The shelter on Jock's Road at the top of Glen Doll.

Scott Cormie

Heather-clad knolls

Heathery knolls at the top of Jock's Road above Glen Doll.

Scott Cormie

Upper reach of White Water

White Water heading northwards in the valley between Tom Buidhe and Cairn Lunkard.

Scott Cormie

Summit of Tom Buidhe

Looking northwards to the summit cairn of Tom Buidhe, with the snow-clad Cairngorms on the horizon.

Scott Cormie

Crow Craigies looking east

Loch Esk below.

Alan Reid

Tom Buidhe summit cairn

The least exciting of the six peaks climbed from the A93 that day.

Stephen Sweeney

Davy Glen's Bourach, Glen Doll

This shelter was constructed in 1966 by Davy Glen following a tragedy in 1959 when four hikers died near this spot.

Euan Nelson

Jock's Road, Glen Doll

Douglas Nelson

Jock's Road above Glen Doll Forest

Douglas Nelson

Davy Glen's Burach on Jock's Road

The shelter was constructed by the late Davy Glen a dry stane dyker of renown. This summer shot can be compared with an earlier winter shot. See NO2377 : Davy's Burach on Jock's Road For more on Davy Glen see Link

Douglas Nelson

The Mounth

Looking north-east from the Mayar plateau towards The Mounth

Robert Struthers

Loch Esk

Loch Esk seen from its eastern shore. In the very dry, warm summer of 2018, the water level has fallen significantly, exposing some of the greens on the loch floor.

Aleks Scholz

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Cairn Lunkard is located at Grid Ref: NO2378 (Lat: 56.888683, Lng: -3.2604325)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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