Cairn of Claise
| Cairn of Claise | |
|---|---|
 View up the slopes to the summit | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,063.1 m (3,488 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 118.9 m (390 ft) |
| Parent peak | Glas Maol |
| Listing | Munro |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Hill of the Hollow |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Walk over Carn an Tuirc |
Cairn of Claise is a mountain in the Grampians of Scotland, located about three miles from the Glenshee Ski Center near Braemar.
It has an elevation of 1,063.1 m (3,488 ft) and a prominence of 118.9 m (390 ft) and is a Munro.[1]
The mountain's name is said to mean "Hill of the hollows".[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Cairn of Claise". Hill Bagging. Database of British and Irish Hills. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ Townsend, Chris (30 March 2011). "Glen Shee and the Cairnwell Pass". Scotland. Cicerone Press Limited. p. 252. ISBN 978-1-84965-353-4.
56°53′39″N 3°20′19″W / 56.89417°N 3.338637°W
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