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Carn Aosda

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
917 m (3008 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.
NO13427918
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
278 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
Ancient Peak
 

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.

You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.

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

  Description
Carn Aosda is an exceptionally easy ascent, starting at 650m with a track leading to the summit.

The mountain is elongated with the summit at the S of the mountain and a 4km long ridge leading N down to Baddoch. A smaller NE ridge is created by a corrie N of the summit and here are some steep rocky slopes. Slopes are otherwise moderate to easy.

This mountain is littered with ski equipment on its S slopes.

Hazards you may encounter on Carn Aosda include
 Crags near summit.
 
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.
Picture Gallery for Carn Aosda

The Cairnwell from Carn Aosda.

© Neil Macleod
Image by Neil Macleod

Looking west across the Glenshee road from Sron na Goaithe to Carn Aosda.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

The cairn at the top of Carn Aosda

© phil leith
Image by phil leith

Looking back at Carn Aosda and the surrounding moutnains from our way up The Cairnwell. 01/02/09.

© Martin Forbes
Image by Martin Forbes
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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
Cairngorms * Monadhliath
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Lochnagar
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Cairn Bannoch
by Metcheck
Carn Aosda 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 from Carn Aosda
12.1 km
Cranford Guest House
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshre
12.2 km
Schiehallion House
10 Glenshee Road Braemar
12.4 km
Craiglea Bed & Breakfast
Hillside Road, Braemar. Aberdeenshire
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Carn Aosda.

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  Routes that include Carn Aosda
  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 Aosda

  Baggers Gallery for Carn Aosda

Carn Aosda summit 28/08/2010

© Billy Liddell
Image by Billy Liddell

Doug T looking towards Glas Maol from Carn Aosda

© Ian Gray
Image by Ian Gray

Hannah (4) on the summit of Carn Aosda with her Mars Bar. Her first Munro!!

© Richard Humble
Image by Richard Humble

Third Munro...

© Nick Bulbeck
Image by Nick Bulbeck
View All 24 Baggers Images for Carn Aosda
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If a member has uploaded a tracklog as part of their personal route log and opted to share it then it will be presented here.

You can view a members route overlayed on an online map or download the KMZ file for use in Google Earth.

 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 Aosda or read what others have had to say.

 Comments
 
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Lesley Walker
wrote on
June 26, 2009
An easy Munro spoiled by the ski equipment.Didn't manage the 3 today as very windy with buffeting, not ideal conditions with a young child in tow!! Gave up after Carn Aosda and will attempt again in fair weather!
Gareth Pratt
wrote on
November 9, 2008
A most agreeable Munro really, especially when viewed from the Cairnwell ridge. The variety of colours on the hill, grey scree, dark heather, greeny-yellow grass makes for a very good view and a good picture, particularly if their is a blue sky. The Ski paraphanalia spolis things but overall I like this Munro.
Scott Niven
wrote on
July 5, 2005
Whilst the bottom is undoubtably spoiled by all the ski equipment and the scar of constant use, the hill top gives great views north to the Cairngorms, and east, south and west to further big name tops. Best on a clear day to give the best chance of a view with minimum effort.
Jon Todman
wrote on
June 19, 2004
One of the least aesthetically appealling of the munros. Go on a day with terrible conditions and no visibility to help take the edge off your dissapointment.
Paul Acarnley
wrote on
May 17, 2004
To avoid the ski equipment (and give a sense of achievement !) try an ascent via the long north ridge, which lies parallel to the A93. The ski equipment is in sight only for the last few metres.
 
 

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

You can prepare your own write up by first making an entry in your route log and then visiting the logging section above.

  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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