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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.

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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.

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Picture Gallery for Carn Aosda

Carn Aosda as seen heading back from Carn a' Gheoidh.

© Donny McKie
Image by Donny McKie

Winter scenery and Glenshee Ski Centre from summit of Carn Aosda

© Greg Wilson
Image by Greg Wilson

The summit of Carn Aosda looking east from the lower west top, April 2006

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Carn Aosda following its descent on route to The Cairnwell.

© Gary Wales
Image by Gary Wales
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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 'as the crow flies' from Carn Aosda
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
12.1 km
Cranford Guest House
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshre
12.2 km
Schiehallion House
10 Glenshee Road Braemar
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

Dave and myself on Carn Alosa before heading over to Cairnwell. Bob taking the pic.

© Pete Mungall
Image by Pete Mungall

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
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.

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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

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 Comments
 
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Leon Mooney
wrote on
August 9, 2011
The final Munro of the day and just as uninspiring as its neighbour to the south. Getting back to the car 3 hours and 20 minutes after leaving it having done 3 Munros and not feeling that tired was really odd. Had I done three Corbetts I'd have known about it and felt it. Took a short drive north after this one to Braemar to do Morrone.
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.
 
 

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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