Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height976.1 m3,202 ft
Grid RefNO 107 767
OS MapOL52 & 387OS Explorer
RegionAtholl & Glen Shee
Carn a' Gheoidh is Gaelic for 'hill of the goose', though nobody is quite sure why; geese may once have nested at nearby Loch Vrotachan. The hill is hidden from the A93 behind The Cairnwell and Carn Aosda, and its smooth slopes rise from high moorland on the watershed between the Tay and the Dee. A cairn of boulders marks the top, which has clear views to the Cairngorms and Beinn a' Ghlo.
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Cairn
Rock & Ground
Smooth moorland slopes and long ridges, with steep rocky ground on the Carn Bhinnein side.
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Our Route
Distance8.5 mi13.7 km
Ascent520 m1,710 ft
Time4h 20mwalking
Start & FinishA car park near Glenshee Ski CentreNO 1397 7858 · circular route
DirectionsAlso on this route: The Cairnwell, Carn Aosda
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.
