Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height1,063.1 m3,488 ft
Grid RefNO 185 788
OS MapOL52 & OL53 & 387 & 388OS Explorer
RegionLochnagar & Glen Clova
Cairn of Claise is said to mean 'hill of the hollow'. Its cairn sits on a rocky knoll above the high plateau east of Glenshee, with one of the long estate walls that cross these hills running nearby. It's usually climbed over Carn an Tuirc, and from the top you look back across to Glas Maol.
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Cairn on rocky knoll
Rock & Ground
High, grassy plateau with a rocky summit knoll and an old stone wall.
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Summit Weather
Our Route
Distance18.2 mi29.2 km
Ascent1,400 m4,590 ft
Time9h 40mwalking
Start & FinishGlenshee Ski Centre Large Car ParkNO 1405 7783 · circular route
DirectionsAlso on this route: Glas Maol, Carn an Tuirc, Creag Leacach, Tom Buidhe, Tolmount
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
