THE 282 · #7
Carn Aòsda
917 m
Cairn of Age
🥾 Planned

Height rank278th of 282
RegionCairngorms
Coordinates56.895700°N
3.422327°W
3.422327°W
OS grid refNO 13398 79155
At a glance
The essentials at a glance
Height917 m
Distance13 km
Elevation gain595 m
Guide time5-6 hours
Difficulty2/5
Route & visit
Plan your adventure
Route typeRound Trip
ParkingNot yet added
TerrainNot yet added
Start pointNot yet added
Best seasonNot yet added
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About Carn Aòsda
Càrn Aosda is one of Scotland’s most accessible Munros, rising above the Glenshee Ski Centre in the eastern Cairngorms. Its high starting point and established tracks provide a relatively straightforward climb, with sweeping views across the surrounding Highland landscape. Often combined with The Cairnwell and Càrn a' Ghèoidh, the walk offers an enjoyable introduction to Munro bagging. Despite the visible ski infrastructure, its broad summit provides impressive scenery and a rewarding mountain experience.
Our experience
Stories from the hills
Our story from Carn Aòsda will appear here after the adventure, alongside the photographs, route notes and things we learned along the way.
Full route guide, photos and our experience coming soon.Check back later for a detailed write-up.
