The Cairnwell (Scottish Gaelic: An Càrn Bhailg) is a mountain in the Eastern Highlands of Scotland, south of Braemar. It is often considered to be one of the most spoiled of the Munros, due to the Glenshee Ski Centre which covers the eastern slope of the mountain.
| The Cairnwell | |
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| Scottish Gaelic: An Càrn Bhailg | |
_(Cairngorm_Mountains,_Aberdeenshire,_Scotland).JPG) The north-eastern side of The Cairnwell as seen from near Sron na Gaoithe. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 933 m (3,061 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Listing | Munro |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Scottish Gaelic |
| Pronunciation | Scottish Gaelic: [əŋˈkʰaːrˠn ˈvɛlɛkʲ] |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Aberdeenshire / Perth & Kinross, Scotland |
| Parent range | Cairngorms |
| OS grid | NO134773 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 43, OS Explorer 387 |
The Cairnwell is usually climbed from the Glen Shee ski centre, which is at an elevation of 650 m, making this probably the easiest Munro to climb. It is often climbed with Carn Aosda.
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References
edit- ^ "walkhighlands The Cairnwell". walkhighlands.co.uk. 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
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