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Cairn of Camlet

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Cairn of Camlet

Track through Glen Lee Beyond the decaying Glenlee cottage a good estate track continues along the glen into some proper mountain scenery, the rocky nose of Craig Maskeldie looking impressive in the middle distance.
Track through Glen Lee Credit: Gordon Hatton

The Cairn of Camlet is a prominent hill located in Angus, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of 377 meters (1,237 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The hill is characterized by its distinctive cairn, a man-made pile of stones that marks the summit.

The Cairn of Camlet is steeped in history, with archaeological evidence suggesting that it was used as a burial site by ancient peoples. The cairn itself is thought to be several thousand years old and is a testament to the enduring human presence in the area.

The hill is surrounded by rolling farmland and offers a peaceful and tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy. The area is rich in wildlife, with a variety of bird species and other animals calling it home.

Overall, the Cairn of Camlet is a must-visit destination for those looking to experience the beauty and history of the Scottish countryside. Its ancient cairn, stunning views, and peaceful surroundings make it a truly special place to explore.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.921047/-2.9884984 or Grid Reference NO3981. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track through Glen Lee Beyond the decaying Glenlee cottage a good estate track continues along the glen into some proper mountain scenery, the rocky nose of Craig Maskeldie looking impressive in the middle distance.
Track through Glen Lee
Beyond the decaying Glenlee cottage a good estate track continues along the glen into some proper mountain scenery, the rocky nose of Craig Maskeldie looking impressive in the middle distance.
Glen Lee towards Bruntswood Craig The estate track continues along Glen Lee offering views of the crags that line the eastern flanks of Hunt Hill.
Glen Lee towards Bruntswood Craig
The estate track continues along Glen Lee offering views of the crags that line the eastern flanks of Hunt Hill.
Footbridge over the Water of Lee The Water of Lee is confined to a narrow rocky channel at this point, making it an ideal place for a footbridge. The path to the left heads towards the Falls of Unich.
Footbridge over the Water of Lee
The Water of Lee is confined to a narrow rocky channel at this point, making it an ideal place for a footbridge. The path to the left heads towards the Falls of Unich.
Beehives in the glen A number of beehives in the flat bottom of Glen Lee, in an area surrounded by broken down old field walls. Late in the season for bees, but there was still a buzzing back and forth to heather that was late in flower. Falls of Unich in the distance.
Beehives in the glen
A number of beehives in the flat bottom of Glen Lee, in an area surrounded by broken down old field walls. Late in the season for bees, but there was still a buzzing back and forth to heather that was late in flower. Falls of Unich in the distance.
Towards where waters meet Looking down along the Water of Lee towards its confluence with the Water of Unich, which is actually the larger of the two burns, but the combined waters continue on down the glen as the Water of Lee.
Towards where waters meet
Looking down along the Water of Lee towards its confluence with the Water of Unich, which is actually the larger of the two burns, but the combined waters continue on down the glen as the Water of Lee.
Water of Lee to Falls of Unich The Water of Lee drops into the lower glen down a series of delightful small cascades and through clear plunge pools, the sort of place where one might fancy a dip on a hot day. In the distance are the much larger Falls of Unich.
Water of Lee to Falls of Unich
The Water of Lee drops into the lower glen down a series of delightful small cascades and through clear plunge pools, the sort of place where one might fancy a dip on a hot day. In the distance are the much larger Falls of Unich.
Plunge pool on Water of Lee Little cascades and pools below the footbridge in Glen Lee. The topography here would suggest that the upper glen curves to the west and the impressive Falls of Unich and that the Water of Lee is a mere tributary, but a glance at the map shows that Glen Lee continues north and then west around the north side of Hunt Hill. The upper glen which includes the Falls of Unich must have been glacially overdeepened, thus leaving upper Glen Lee as a hanging valley.
Plunge pool on Water of Lee
Little cascades and pools below the footbridge in Glen Lee. The topography here would suggest that the upper glen curves to the west and the impressive Falls of Unich and that the Water of Lee is a mere tributary, but a glance at the map shows that Glen Lee continues north and then west around the north side of Hunt Hill. The upper glen which includes the Falls of Unich must have been glacially overdeepened, thus leaving upper Glen Lee as a hanging valley.
Upper reaches of Glen Lee The steep face of Craig Maskeldie rises to the left, whilst beyond are the crags along the east side of Hunt Hill. Typical glaciated mountain scenery in the eastern Highlands.
Upper reaches of Glen Lee
The steep face of Craig Maskeldie rises to the left, whilst beyond are the crags along the east side of Hunt Hill. Typical glaciated mountain scenery in the eastern Highlands.
Craig Maskeldie The eastern face of Craig Maskeldie, viewed from Glen Lee.
Craig Maskeldie
The eastern face of Craig Maskeldie, viewed from Glen Lee.
Distant view of the flank of Craig Maskeldie Looking westwards up Glen Lee to the north-eastern flank of Craig Maskeldie, with Hunt Hill to the right.
Distant view of the flank of Craig Maskeldie
Looking westwards up Glen Lee to the north-eastern flank of Craig Maskeldie, with Hunt Hill to the right.
Falls of Unich The sheer force of the water spilling down the hillside is generating a large cloud of spray.
Falls of Unich
The sheer force of the water spilling down the hillside is generating a large cloud of spray.
Falls of Unich The Falls of Unich have been swollen by recent heavy rain. It is conjectured that Unich derives from the Gaelic word "uinich", which means "bustling" - highly appropriate I think!
Falls of Unich
The Falls of Unich have been swollen by recent heavy rain. It is conjectured that Unich derives from the Gaelic word "uinich", which means "bustling" - highly appropriate I think!
Former farmtoun near the Falls of Unich The walls of a former farmtoun can be made out on the grassland.
Former farmtoun near the Falls of Unich
The walls of a former farmtoun can be made out on the grassland.
A lochan on Hunt Hill Mount Keen with snow in the distance.
A lochan on Hunt Hill
Mount Keen with snow in the distance.
Falls of Unich The Falls of Unich are on the flow of the Water of Lee between Hunt Hill and Craig Maskeldie; here, they're seen with a vigorous flow but it's not always quite this powerful - see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1176974" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1176974">Link</a>
Falls of Unich
The Falls of Unich are on the flow of the Water of Lee between Hunt Hill and Craig Maskeldie; here, they're seen with a vigorous flow but it's not always quite this powerful - see Link
Path below Earn Craig (eagle's crag) The path to the Falls of Unich (visible on the left) passes below Bruntwood Craig and Earn Craig - the latter name derives from the Scots word 'earn' for an eagle.
Path below Earn Craig (eagle's crag)
The path to the Falls of Unich (visible on the left) passes below Bruntwood Craig and Earn Craig - the latter name derives from the Scots word 'earn' for an eagle.
View down the Water of Unich Looking across the flank of Craig Maskeldie from Hunt Hill, with the rounded hill of Monawee (monadh buidhe - the yellow mountain) visible beyond the confluence of the Unich and the Lee.
View down the Water of Unich
Looking across the flank of Craig Maskeldie from Hunt Hill, with the rounded hill of Monawee (monadh buidhe - the yellow mountain) visible beyond the confluence of the Unich and the Lee.
Peat hags on Hunt Hill A few small scraps of snow were clinging on in the hollows.
Peat hags on Hunt Hill
A few small scraps of snow were clinging on in the hollows.
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Cairn of Camlet is located at Grid Ref: NO3981 (Lat: 56.921047, Lng: -2.9884984)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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Name Gd: An Cam-leathad
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Ele: 491
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 56.9209682/-2.9878005
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