The Cairnwell

Height	933m
Prominence	127m
Meaning	cairn of bags or peatbanks
Lists	Munros, 244
Location	Glen Shee, Glenshee to Cairn o'Mount
Grid Ref	NO135774
Lat/Lon	56.89589, -3.42269

The summit of the Cairnwell is a less than 300m above Glenshee Ski Centre and, along with the tracks leading from the centre to its summit, this makes for a straightforward ascent, making The Cairnwell one of the easiest Munros to bag !

As the crow flies, The Cairwell's summit is less than 1km from Glenshee Ski Centre, however this route is pathless and although fine for a descent, not a great choice for uphill. Instead, there are fine ski-tracks which can be used (as long as skiing isn't in progress !).

Tag in Càrn Aodsa for a circular route above Glenshee Ski Centre, or better still, extend the route westwards to Càrn a'Ghèoidh for a longer and more interesting route away from crowds.

Routes up The Cairnwell

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Glenshee 9 Munros
	Long high-level route linking the 9 Munros above Glenshee. With grassy slopes, this is one of the easier multi-Munro circuits, and a hill race. Peaks : 9 Munros Ascent : 1690m (5540ft) Distance : 30km (19m) Time : 10:15hr

West of Glenshee
	Route over 3 Munros west of Glenshee. Càrn Aosda and The Cairnwell make an easy outing, extended with Càrn a’ Ghèoidh for a longer day. Peaks : 3 Munros, option of 1 Corbett Ascent : 625m (2050ft) Distance : 11km (7m) Time : 3:50hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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