Cairn Corse

Hill, Mountain in Angus

Scotland

Cairn Corse

Grazing sheep In the fields in front of Milldewan Plantation. — Grazing sheep Credit: James Allan

Cairn Corse is a prominent hill located in Angus, Scotland. Standing at approximately 635 meters (2083 feet) above sea level, it is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The hill is part of the Angus Glens, a range of rolling hills and mountains that provide stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Cairn Corse is known for its distinctive shape, with a large cairn or pile of stones marking the summit. The hill is covered in heather and grasses, creating a picturesque landscape that changes with the seasons. Wildlife such as red deer and birds of prey can often be spotted in the area.

Hikers can access Cairn Corse via various walking trails and paths that wind their way up the hill. The ascent can be challenging in places, but the effort is rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Angus countryside and beyond. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the North Sea and the Cairngorms in the distance.

Overall, Cairn Corse is a popular destination for those seeking a scenic and rewarding outdoor experience in Angus.

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Cairn Corse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.764642/-3.1713998 or Grid Reference NO2864. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grazing sheep In the fields in front of Milldewan Plantation.

Grazing sheep

In the fields in front of Milldewan Plantation.

Loop on the burn A sinuous stretch of the Hole Burn with the trees of Harran Plantation behind.

Loop on the burn

A sinuous stretch of the Hole Burn with the trees of Harran Plantation behind.

In need of some TLC Abandoned farm buildings in a spot named Hole.

In need of some TLC

Abandoned farm buildings in a spot named Hole.

Flock among the forests Sheep grazing on some remaining unforested ground.

Flock among the forests

Sheep grazing on some remaining unforested ground.

Approaching Drumshade A small group of walkers making their way along the track towards Drumshade Plantation.

Approaching Drumshade

A small group of walkers making their way along the track towards Drumshade Plantation.

Looking towards Corwharn Hill The view along the ridge of Milldewan Hill.

Looking towards Corwharn Hill

The view along the ridge of Milldewan Hill.

Woodland track Through Drumshade Plantation.

Woodland track

Through Drumshade Plantation.

Meikle Artochny Where the track through Drumshade Plantation fords the burn.

Meikle Artochny

Where the track through Drumshade Plantation fords the burn.

Milldewan Plantation South-eastern flank of the forestry.

Milldewan Plantation

South-eastern flank of the forestry.

Gate in the fence On the ridge of Milldewan Hill.

Gate in the fence

On the ridge of Milldewan Hill.

Hill ridge track Alongside the plantation on Milldewan Hill.

Hill ridge track

Alongside the plantation on Milldewan Hill.

Fording a burn Hill track crossing the Eskielawn burn by means of a ford.

Fording a burn

Hill track crossing the Eskielawn burn by means of a ford.

Fence line On Cairn Corse.

Fence line

On Cairn Corse.

Corwharn cairn A neatly built cairn on a stoney ridge just a few metres from the 611 metre (2005 feet) high summit of Corwharn. About two metres tall, it is generally known as a &#039;stone man&#039;. What looks at first like another &#039;stone man&#039; on the background hill left of centre is actually a much larger edifice, the Airlie Tower monument <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NO3761">NO3761</a>.

Corwharn cairn

A neatly built cairn on a stoney ridge just a few metres from the 611 metre (2005 feet) high summit of Corwharn. About two metres tall, it is generally known as a 'stone man'. What looks at first like another 'stone man' on the background hill left of centre is actually a much larger edifice, the Airlie Tower monument NO3761.

Peat haggs The figures alongside them give some impression of the size of these peat haggs near the summit of Corwharn.

Peat haggs

The figures alongside them give some impression of the size of these peat haggs near the summit of Corwharn.

Enigmatic 'stone man' on Corwharn A carefully crafted square section dry-stone cairn about two metres tall near the 2005 feet summit of Corwharn. Its builder, obviously a dab hand at dry-stane dyking, seems to have used local slatey stone and quartz in its construction, but who built the so-called &#039;stone man&#039;, when and for what purpose seems to be shrouded in mystery.

Enigmatic 'stone man' on Corwharn

A carefully crafted square section dry-stone cairn about two metres tall near the 2005 feet summit of Corwharn. Its builder, obviously a dab hand at dry-stane dyking, seems to have used local slatey stone and quartz in its construction, but who built the so-called 'stone man', when and for what purpose seems to be shrouded in mystery.

Cairn on Corwharn Glen Uig below and Cat Law beyond

Cairn on Corwharn

Glen Uig below and Cat Law beyond

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Footbridge over burn The Hole burn alongside Harran Plantation.

Footbridge over burn

The Hole burn alongside Harran Plantation.

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Cairn Corse is located at Grid Ref: NO2864 (Lat: 56.764642, Lng: -3.1713998)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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Cairn Corse

Ele: 581

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 56.7651094/-3.1710215

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