Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Càrn an Tuirc
In or near Braemar.
Càrn an Tuirc — Named summit at 1019 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 an Tuirc is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 1019 m.". Coordinates: 56.9082°, -3.3577°.
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Official information
Càrn an Tuirc is a prominent hill located in the Scottish Highlands, known for its stunning views and challenging hiking routes. It is part of a group of Munros, attracting walkers and climbers looking to explore the scenic landscape of the area.
From the Wikipedia article
Carn an Tuirc (Scottish Gaelic: Càrn an Tuirc, 'hill of the wild boar') is a mountain in the Mounth region of the Grampian Mountains, in the Scottish Highlands. It is about two miles from the Glenshee Ski Centre near Braemar.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.9082, -3.3577
- Address
- Scotland
- Official site
- www.hill-bagging.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n487767398 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Carn an Tuirc (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cairn on Carn an Tuirc - geograph.org.uk - 603819.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Càrn an Tuirc?
- Càrn an Tuirc is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Càrn an Tuirc?
- Càrn an Tuirc — Named summit at 1019 m.
- How do I get to Càrn an Tuirc?
- Its coordinates are 56.9082°, -3.3577°.
- Is Càrn an Tuirc free to visit?
- Yes, Càrn an Tuirc is free to enter.