Càrn Aosda, Mountain summit in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Càrn Aosda reaches a height of 917 meters and features twin summits with small light-colored quartzite rocks marking the true eastern peak.
The mountain's name originates from Scottish Gaelic, translating to 'Aged Hill,' with connections to a former inn at its base.
The mountain forms part of the Cairnwell Munros, a collection of peaks that Scottish mountaineers traditionally climb to complete their Munro list.
Access to Càrn Aosda starts from the Glenshee Ski Centre parking lot, offering a high starting point of 640 meters for the ascent.
The mountain hosts four different ski pistes and contains extensive infrastructure, including snow fences and ski tow supports across its slopes.
GPS coordinates: 56.89576,-3.42322
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:01
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