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Cairnwell Hills

Range Of Mountains, Range Of Hills in Perthshire

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Cairnwell Hills

Looking down Glen Taitneach
Looking down Glen Taitneach Credit: Alan Reid

The Cairnwell Hills are a range of mountains located in Perthshire, Scotland. Situated within the Grampian Mountains, the Cairnwell Hills are known for their rugged terrain and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The highest peak in the range is the Cairnwell, which stands at an elevation of 933 meters (3,061 feet).

The Cairnwell Hills are a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of trails and routes for all skill levels. The range is also home to a number of rare plant and animal species, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The Cairnwell Hills are easily accessible from the nearby town of Braemar, which serves as a gateway to the range. Visitors can explore the hills on foot or by bike, taking in the breathtaking scenery and enjoying the peace and tranquility of this remote wilderness area.

Overall, the Cairnwell Hills are a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the natural beauty and rugged charm of the Scottish Highlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.877093/-3.5357777 or Grid Reference NO0677. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking down Glen Taitneach
Looking down Glen Taitneach
Glas Tulaichean and Loch nan Eun View from An Socach. I have skied across the loch which is over 780m above sea level. When not iced up, an island provides safe nesting for gulls, either common or black headed, don't know which, I have only been there in Winter.
Glas Tulaichean and Loch nan Eun
View from An Socach. I have skied across the loch which is over 780m above sea level. When not iced up, an island provides safe nesting for gulls, either common or black headed, don't know which, I have only been there in Winter.
Allt Cac Dubh Draining into Glen Ey. Not sure which way Loch an Eun normally drains. Into Glen Ey, or Glen Taitnaich. Anyone walking the area in the wet will appreciate the name.
Allt Cac Dubh
Draining into Glen Ey. Not sure which way Loch an Eun normally drains. Into Glen Ey, or Glen Taitnaich. Anyone walking the area in the wet will appreciate the name.
Beinn Iutharn Bheag View from An Socach of one of Sir Hugh's originals, downgraded to a top in the 1920s. I've been up there, but it was full on snow, so did not return with a photo.
Beinn Iutharn Bheag
View from An Socach of one of Sir Hugh's originals, downgraded to a top in the 1920s. I've been up there, but it was full on snow, so did not return with a photo.
Trig point on Glas Tulaichean
Trig point on Glas Tulaichean
Looking back at Glas Tulaichean Two walkers are checking their route down to Glenlochsie Lodge. The break in the low cloud was very welcome, but too late for us to enjoy any view from the top of Glas Tulaichean.
Looking back at Glas Tulaichean
Two walkers are checking their route down to Glenlochsie Lodge. The break in the low cloud was very welcome, but too late for us to enjoy any view from the top of Glas Tulaichean.
Allt Cac Dubh and Loch nan Eun View of upland between An Socachn and Loch nan Eun, with snow filled stream bed.
Allt Cac Dubh and Loch nan Eun
View of upland between An Socachn and Loch nan Eun, with snow filled stream bed.
The Lairig Ghru from Glas Tulaichean Taken around about May the 20th 2012 as part of Ballater Walking Week. All the high tops are covered in a thick layer of snow. This week was extremely warm with the result that 4 days later we were walking up Derry Cairngorm and at least half of the snow (if not more) had melted. This was a fantastic view with the eye, the photo doesn't do it any justice.
The Lairig Ghru from Glas Tulaichean
Taken around about May the 20th 2012 as part of Ballater Walking Week. All the high tops are covered in a thick layer of snow. This week was extremely warm with the result that 4 days later we were walking up Derry Cairngorm and at least half of the snow (if not more) had melted. This was a fantastic view with the eye, the photo doesn't do it any justice.
Mountain hare near summit of Mam nan Carn
Mountain hare near summit of Mam nan Carn
Ridge NE towards Beinn Iutharn Bheag from Mam nan Carn
Ridge NE towards Beinn Iutharn Bheag from Mam nan Carn
On Beinn Iutharn Bheag with view towards Mam nan Carn
On Beinn Iutharn Bheag with view towards Mam nan Carn
South of Loch nan Eun Late lying snow on the southern shore of Loch nan Eun, with a just a few hillwalkers leaving footprints in this remote area.
South of Loch nan Eun
Late lying snow on the southern shore of Loch nan Eun, with a just a few hillwalkers leaving footprints in this remote area.
Loch nan Eun Loch nan Eun, still fringed by snow in mid-April.
Loch nan Eun
Loch nan Eun, still fringed by snow in mid-April.
View towards Glas Choire Beag Late lying snow in Glas Choire Beag, situated to the north east of the Munro Glas Tulaichean.
View towards Glas Choire Beag
Late lying snow in Glas Choire Beag, situated to the north east of the Munro Glas Tulaichean.
Moorland west of Loch nan Eun Snow patches on moorland situated to the west of Loch nan Eun.
Moorland west of Loch nan Eun
Snow patches on moorland situated to the west of Loch nan Eun.
By the Allt Easgaidh Moorland by the Allt Easgaidh in upper Glen Taitneach. The track through the glen ends here, and progress towards Loch nan Eun becomes more difficult on a bicycle - often used to speed up access to the Munros in this area which are remote, requiring a lengthy approach.
By the Allt Easgaidh
Moorland by the Allt Easgaidh in upper Glen Taitneach. The track through the glen ends here, and progress towards Loch nan Eun becomes more difficult on a bicycle - often used to speed up access to the Munros in this area which are remote, requiring a lengthy approach.
The Allt Easgaidh The course of the Allt Easgaidh, tumbling from Loch nan Eun towards Glen Taitneach.
The Allt Easgaidh
The course of the Allt Easgaidh, tumbling from Loch nan Eun towards Glen Taitneach.
Waterfalls on the Allt Easgaidh Waterfalls on the steep upper section of the Allt Easgaidh. A path follows the banks of this burn leading towards Loch nan Eun.
Waterfalls on the Allt Easgaidh
Waterfalls on the steep upper section of the Allt Easgaidh. A path follows the banks of this burn leading towards Loch nan Eun.
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Cairnwell Hills is located at Grid Ref: NO0677 (Lat: 56.877093, Lng: -3.5357777)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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Glas Tulaichean
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