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Cairn Shiel

Hill, Mountain in Angus

Scotland

Cairn Shiel

Gamekeeper's House at the head of Glen Prosen
Gamekeeper's House at the head of Glen Prosen Credit: Oliver Dixon

Cairn Shiel is a prominent hill located in Angus, Scotland. It is part of the Cairngorms National Park and stands at an elevation of 732 meters (2,402 feet) above sea level. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts due to its stunning views of the surrounding countryside and its relatively accessible trails.

Cairn Shiel is known for its distinctive cairn, a man-made pile of stones that serves as a marker or memorial. The summit of the hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including nearby mountains, valleys, and lochs.

The terrain around Cairn Shiel is characterized by heather moorland and scattered woodlands, providing habitat for a variety of wildlife such as red deer, grouse, and mountain hares. The hill is also home to a diverse range of plant species, including rare alpine flowers and grasses.

Overall, Cairn Shiel is a picturesque and rewarding destination for hikers looking to explore the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Its unique landscape and rich biodiversity make it a must-visit for those seeking an outdoor adventure in Angus.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.808207/-3.144228 or Grid Reference NO3069. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gamekeeper's House at the head of Glen Prosen
Gamekeeper's House at the head of Glen Prosen
Cramie Farm and Prosen Water
Cramie Farm and Prosen Water
Boundary of the Cairngorms National Park, Glen Prosen The osprey is the distinctive emblem of the Cairngorms National Park, at over 4500 square kilometres the largest National Park in the United Kingdom.
Boundary of the Cairngorms National Park, Glen Prosen
The osprey is the distinctive emblem of the Cairngorms National Park, at over 4500 square kilometres the largest National Park in the United Kingdom.
Roadhead, Glen Prosen A small car park at the head of the public road in Glen Prosen. Ahead runs a forestry road, to the left an estate road goes up to the very head of the Glen.
Roadhead, Glen Prosen
A small car park at the head of the public road in Glen Prosen. Ahead runs a forestry road, to the left an estate road goes up to the very head of the Glen.
Below Glenclova Forest The Burn of Farchal flows in the dip from right to left, to join Prosen Water a short distance downstream. Why the forest is called 'Glenclova', when it is at the head of Glen Prosen and not accessible from Glen Clova at all, is a bit of a mystery to me!
Below Glenclova Forest
The Burn of Farchal flows in the dip from right to left, to join Prosen Water a short distance downstream. Why the forest is called 'Glenclova', when it is at the head of Glen Prosen and not accessible from Glen Clova at all, is a bit of a mystery to me!
The Glenclova Forest track reaches the road in Glen Prosen Construction work was taking place at Runtaleave, and so there were more than the usual number of vehicles around.
The Glenclova Forest track reaches the road in Glen Prosen
Construction work was taking place at Runtaleave, and so there were more than the usual number of vehicles around.
Looking down Glen Prosen
Looking down Glen Prosen
Prosen Water Above Cramie on a dreich day!
Prosen Water
Above Cramie on a dreich day!
Cramie In Glen Prosen.
Cramie
In Glen Prosen.
End of the road The end of the public road up Glen Prosen.
End of the road
The end of the public road up Glen Prosen.
Bridge over the Prosen Water Bridge carrying the road over the Prosen Water near its end at Glenprosen Lodge.
Bridge over the Prosen Water
Bridge carrying the road over the Prosen Water near its end at Glenprosen Lodge.
In Glen Prosen Only a short distance below the end of the public road.
In Glen Prosen
Only a short distance below the end of the public road.
Prosen Water Near Craigiemeg.
Prosen Water
Near Craigiemeg.
Craigiemeg from Glen Prosen The isolated hillside cottage of Craigiemeg, viewed from the road in Glen Prosen.
Craigiemeg from Glen Prosen
The isolated hillside cottage of Craigiemeg, viewed from the road in Glen Prosen.
Prosen Water Near Glen Prosen. Looking downstream. This part of the glen is partly cultivated with an area of moorland on the southern side.
Prosen Water
Near Glen Prosen. Looking downstream. This part of the glen is partly cultivated with an area of moorland on the southern side.
Prosen Water The glen road crossing by a single arch bridge, near Glen Prosen Lodge.
Prosen Water
The glen road crossing by a single arch bridge, near Glen Prosen Lodge.
Woodland, Glen Prosen Lodge A small area of woodland. This is separate from the large block of younger forestry that dominates the square. Taken near the end of the public road up Glen Prosen.
Woodland, Glen Prosen Lodge
A small area of woodland. This is separate from the large block of younger forestry that dominates the square. Taken near the end of the public road up Glen Prosen.
Lone tree, High Tree Farmland in upper Glen Prosen. The tree may be a survivor from a former plantation on this site, according to the old map. View up Glen Prosen towards The High Tree
Lone tree, High Tree
Farmland in upper Glen Prosen. The tree may be a survivor from a former plantation on this site, according to the old map. View up Glen Prosen towards The High Tree
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Cairn Shiel is located at Grid Ref: NO3069 (Lat: 56.808207, Lng: -3.144228)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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