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Carn a' Gheoidh

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
975 m (3198 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NO10727669
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
180 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Cairn like peak of the goose
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Carn a' Gheoidh is a conical hill with a gently rounded summit. The slopes to the N are easy with two broad ridges the more westerly, which is longer, leads to an approach track by the Baddoch Burn.

To the S the slopes are steeper but still accessible. To the W a ridge connects to Carn Bhinnein from where steep and rocky slopes overlook Gleann Taitneach.

To the E a broad ridge connects to Carn nan Sac, whose steep and sometimes craggy slopes form a corrie with the equally steep slopes connecting to The Cairnwell. The normal access route from Glen Shee takes you along the rim of this corrie.

Hazards you may encounter on Carn a' Gheoidh include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.

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Picture Gallery for Carn a' Gheoidh

The summit of Carn a`Gheoidh viewed from one of the two lochans before Carn nan Sac on the way from The Cairnwell on a bright Nov. day with an early snow dusting.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Carn a'Gheoidh from Baddoch Burn.

© Duncan Macleod
Image by Duncan Macleod

Looking west from Carn a' Gheoidh past a heather fire below the top of Carn Bhinnein, with Glas Tulaichean in the background.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

The cairn and round adjacent shelter on the cloudy summit of Carn a`Gheoidh.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Lochnagar
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Cairn Bannoch
by Metcheck
Carn a' Gheoidh Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from Carn a' Gheoidh
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
15.2 km
Cranford Guest House
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshre
15.3 km
Schiehallion House
10 Glenshee Road Braemar
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Carn a' Gheoidh.

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  Routes that include Carn a' Gheoidh
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 660 m 11.06 km 3.5 hrs Carn a' Gheoidh, The Cairnwell and Carn Aosda  Easy route, on terrain partially scarred by skiing equipment.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Carn a' Gheoidh

  Baggers Gallery for Carn a' Gheoidh

Kaz and I at the top of Carn a' Gheoidh

© Chris Stewart
Image by Chris Stewart

Carn a' Gheoidh summit 28/08/2010

© Billy Liddell
Image by Billy Liddell

Odin at the summit of Carn a'Gheoidh, 12/06/2010.

© Neil MacLeod
Image by Neil MacLeod

Cracking June day on top of Carn a' Gheoidh

© Ian Gray
Image by Ian Gray
View All 20 Baggers Images for Carn a' Gheoidh
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 Shared Members Track Logs
 
Carn Aosda, The Cairnwell and Carn a' Gheoidh
by Jan Konstmann
Carn a' Gheoidh, The Cairnwell and Carn Aosda
by Alasdair Cairns

Post a few words about Carn a' Gheoidh or read what others have had to say.

 Comments
 
Leon Mooney
wrote on
August 9, 2011
Climbed on 9/8/11. This was a vast improvement on The Cairnwell - a very pleasant stroll although the lack of any steep bits did make it feel a little straightforward. Nice to get a clear view of Beinn a' Ghlo in all its glory.
Alan Cantwell
wrote on
October 13, 2008
My wife Jackie, son Alan and I bagged Carn Aosda, Carn a' Gheoidh and the Cairnwell on a breezy October day, the other two Munros are not all that bad (Boring People = Boring Munros) and the walk between them is very enjoyable. My Collies loved it, chasing hares at every opportunity.
Steve Macluskie
wrote on
August 17, 2007
Car to cairn in 18 minutes.
Blair Wynd
wrote on
July 28, 2005
Easy munro to bag well worth doing if only to get away from the ski equipment.
Neil Macleod
wrote on
September 30, 2002
Easy ridge walk from Cairnwell / Carn Aosda to fairly uninspiring lump. Best feature is the more shapely 'Sub Top' Carn Bhinnein to the west which gives fine views over Gleann Taitneach to Glas Tulaichean.
 
 

A full written account of a climb submitted by our members.

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  Route Write-Ups
  Date Title Written by Including...
1 22 Feb 2010 Around Glen Shee George Greszczuk Creag Leacach, Glas Maol, Cairn of Claise, Carn an Tuirc, Carn Aosda, Carn a' Gheoidh and The Cairnwell Not Yet Rated
 
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