Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height1,018.8 m3,343 ft
Grid RefNO 174 804
OS MapOL52 & OL53 & 387 & 388OS Explorer
RegionLochnagar & Glen Clova
Carn an Tuirc, the 'hill of the wild boar', rises just north of the Glenshee Ski Centre, above the old military road through Glen Clunie. Its broad crest is a surprisingly bouldery dome, and the true top has no marker at all: a cairn about 35 metres away is half a metre lower. Beyond it lies a big sweep of moorland stretching towards Glen Doll and Lochnagar.
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Rock & Ground
Grassy slopes rising gently to a wide summit crest covered in boulders and loose rock.
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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, Cairn of Claise, 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.
