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Carn an Tuirc

A Munro of 1,019 metres on the east side of the A93 at Glenshee, climbed from a car park on the A93 north of the Glenshee ski centre.

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Carn an Tuirc rises to 1,019 metres on the east side of the A93 at Glenshee, in Aberdeenshire.

The Cairngorms National Park Authority gives the name's meaning as the mountain of the wild boar. The Glenshee ski centre counts it among the nine Munros within reach of its car parks. Its nearest neighbour is Cairn of Claise, about 2 km to the south-east, with Glas Maol about 4 km to the south.

Invercauld Estate names it among the Munros on its ground, warns that some paths can be very rough, and asks walkers to follow its signs. In the ski season the ski centre gives a Glas Maol Route for walkers and ski tourers east of the A93, which may change when snow is lean. The councils work snow gates on the A93 at the Spittal of Glenshee and at Braemar. The Scottish Avalanche Information Service names the Cairnwell and Glas Maol ranges in its Southern Cairngorms area. Choose a day with a good forecast, and carry a map, a compass and warm clothes.

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  1. Loch Callater lying in its glen between heather slopes and hills.Loch CallaterA good track up a quiet glen south of Braemar to a high loch hemmed in by mountains.2 miles as the crow flies
  2. Glas MaolA Munro of 1,068 metres in Angus, east of the A93 at the Glenshee ski centre, climbed from the ski centre's car park.2 miles as the crow flies
  3. Carn AosdaA Munro of 915 metres above the Glenshee ski centre on the A93 in the Cairngorms National Park, climbed from the ski centre's car park.3 miles as the crow flies
  4. The CairnwellA Munro of 933 metres over the A93 at the Glenshee ski centre in the Cairngorms National Park, climbed from the ski centre's car park.3 miles as the crow flies
  5. Devil’s Elbow ViewpointDevil’s Elbow Viewpoint4 miles as the crow flies
  6. Creag LeacachA Munro of 988 metres on the east side of the A93 in Glenshee, climbed from the car park south of the Devil's Elbow.4 miles as the crow flies
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AttractionsLochnagar - Cac Carn Beag5.5 miles
Small white house among autumn trees on a loch shoreAttractionsGlas Allt Shiel6.4 miles
A path through the heather towards the wooded slopes of Creag Choinnich above Braemar.WalksCreag Choinnich6.8 miles
The white front of Farquharson's in the middle of Braemar.BarsFarquharson's Bar and Kitchen6.9 miles
The Duke of Rothesay Highland Games Pavilion at Braemar, green timber under red roofs and a white clock tower.AttractionsBraemar Highland Games Centre6.9 miles
The Flying Stag, AberdeenshireRestaurantsThe Flying Stag6.9 miles
Bertie's Whisky Bar, red velvet chairs among walls of bottles in lamplight.RestaurantsBertie's Whisky Bar6.9 miles
Saltire flag flies above the Fife Arms Hotel's stepped gablesAttractionsBraemar7.0 miles
Gordon's glass counter of cakes under its chalkboard sign in Braemar.CafeThe Gordon’s Tearoom Braemar7.0 miles

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Places to stay near Carn an Tuirc, and when each is next free.

The whole of Larch House across its meadow: the larch-clad gable and long roof with roof lights, the lower wing beside it, a ring of river stones in the grass and oaks behind.Larch House
  • Sleeps 6
  • In Blairgowrie
  • 10 miles from Carn an Tuirc
Check datesA landscape view of Faunoran House from the garden, the terrace and its white table, the house reflected in the long pond.Faunoran House
  • Sleeps 10
  • In Crathie
  • 11 miles from Carn an Tuirc
Free 1–3 NovA grand stone house with multiple gables and chimneys stands on a lawn at dusk, a Land Rover parked in the drive under a stormy sky.Gairnshiel Lodge
  • Sleeps 16
  • In Glengairn
  • 15 miles from Carn an Tuirc
Free 1–3 NovA wooden table and chairs with green cushions stand on a stone patio beside a gabled stone house, a lawn stretching in front.Laggan Cottage
  • Sleeps 8
  • In Ballater
  • 15 miles from Carn an Tuirc
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