Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Càrn a' Gheòidh
Càrn a' Gheòidh — Named summit at 975 m.
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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
Càrn a' Gheòidh is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 975 m.". Coordinates: 56.8731°, -3.4667°.
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Official information
Càrn a' Ghèoidh is a mountain in the Cairngorms, offering a tranquil escape from nearby ski developments. It is less known compared to its neighboring peaks, providing a more secluded hiking experience. Visitors can explore various routes leading to its summit, which stands at 975 meters.
From the Wikipedia article
Càrn a' Gheòidh or Càrn Gheòidh is a mountain in the Mounth region of the Scottish Highlands. It lies 15 km south of the town of Braemar. Its summit stands on the border between the council areas of Perth and Kinross and Aberdeenshire.
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Background
Description
Càrn a' Gheòidh reaches a height of 975 metres (3199 feet) and is classified as both a Munro and a Marilyn. It is a very accessible hill and when climbed from the Glenshee Ski Centre along with the adjacent mountains of The Cairnwell and Càrn Aosda makes for a very easy round of three Munros for the peak bagger. The mountain is not easily seen to good effect from any main road being completely hidden from the summit of the A93 road by The Cairnwell and Càrn Aosda. It is quite modest in appearance with the smooth slopes of the summit rising unpretentiously above the surrounding high moorland and the hills long ridges. The best views of Càrn a' Gheòidh are obtained from nearby peaks. The…
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- Coordinates
- 56.8731, -3.4667
- Address
- Perth and Kinross / Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n304808495 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Càrn a' Gheòidh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Carn a' Gheoidh from the top of Butcharts corrie.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Càrn a' Gheòidh?
- Càrn a' Gheòidh is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Càrn a' Gheòidh?
- Càrn a' Gheòidh — Named summit at 975 m.
- How do I get to Càrn a' Gheòidh?
- Its coordinates are 56.8731°, -3.4667°.
- Is Càrn a' Gheòidh free to visit?
- Yes, Càrn a' Gheòidh is free to enter.