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Broad Cairn

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Broad Cairn — Named summit at 998 m.

Broad Cairn, mountains & hills in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Broad Cairn is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 998 m.". Coordinates: 56.9192°, -3.2490°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Broad Cairn is a mountain in the Grampians of Scotland, located about 16 mi (26 km) south of the River Dee near Balmoral. It has an elevation of 998 m (3,274 ft) and a prominence of 64 m (210 ft) and is a Munro.

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Coordinates
56.9192, -3.2490
Address
Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Broad Cairn?
Broad Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Broad Cairn?
Broad Cairn — Named summit at 998 m.
How do I get to Broad Cairn?
Its coordinates are 56.9192°, -3.2490°.
Is Broad Cairn free to visit?
Yes, Broad Cairn is free to enter.