The Cairnwell Munros

[howzat]

For my 5th, 6th & 7th Munros and the first I had undertaken on my own I decided to tackle the easily accessible Cairnwell Munros from the Glenshee Ski Centre a short drive from my sister in laws house in Blairgowrie . The weather forecast was good but with some strongish winds.

Following the steep unmistakeable track between the ski lifts from the car park within a little under 25 minutes after setting out I had reached the summit of Carn Aosda to be met by some sleet.

Summit of Carn Aosda

The walk to Carn a Gheoidh was easy going up a gentle slope then across a flat plateau by which time the sun was out.

Plateau approaching Carn a Gheoidh

Summit of Carn a Gheoidh

Returning back along the same route to the Cairnwell-Aosda ridge and then up to the summit of The Cairnwell with all its ugly transmitter masts.

Approach to the summit of The Cairnwell

Summit of The Cairnwell

Just beyond the summit there was a superb view down Glen Shee before I headed back down to the car park, all in a little under 4 hours.

View down Glen Shee from the The Cairnwell

[jonny616]

Hi

I'm jealous of your weather, was there the day after & could not realy see a thing.

regards

Jonny

[gammy leg walker]

did these 3 last December,very cold,but very easy,nice set of pics