4 Munros in total during a 7 hour walk. 3 Munros from the Glenshee Ski Centre that are all great for beginners (Carn Aosda, Carn a’Gheoidh and The Cairnwell). Easiest Munros 1: Carn Aosda. 2 were here. The Cairnwell and Carn Aosda are made easily accessible but also scarred by the ski developments; Carn a'Gheoidh provides a wilder diversion.Terrain:There isn't a path the whole way but the terrain gives straightforward hillwalking in normal conditions. Our plan was the 4 munro’s of Carn an Tuirc, Cairn of Claise, Glas Maol & Creag Leacach all linked with a fairly easy undulating plateau taking the full round back to Andy’s car to 12 miles/19km. The October club outing was billed as a day walk in Glenshee. Topped with portacabins and communication masts, you’ll struggle to find an uglier Munro peak, but the views are fantastic, particularly south through Glenshee. I’d a grand day out with Kirsty today over the Glas Maol group of Munros at Glenshee. It was cold and windy but very bright and sunny with crystal clear views especially to the south and west. To our right were the 3 Glenshee Munros we’d explored in November, when the four of us enjoyed a fine day out on The Cairnwell, Carn Aosda and Carn a’ Gheoidh. Glenshee. This report briefly describes the Glas Maol Munros… In this case the large car park at the Glenshee Ski Centre on the road between Braemar and Spittal of Glenshee. Ski slopes visible (very little snow) Enter a caption Our descent ridge opposite Glenshee Munros Guided hillwalking days in the Southern Cairngorms South of Braemar and Ballater, The Mounth is a high level plain with many peaks and coires. All of this area forms the Southern Cairngorms, within the National Park. Car parking. Summary:The Cairnwell is the most prominent of the group of three Munros on the west side of the Cairnwell pass. The vast and remote expanse can be exceptionally difficult to navigate on, even in clear conditions. If I were to start again, I would start here. The Cairnwell Munros. The route to the summit is via a well defined track and, as with Mayar and Driesh, you can bag two Munros for the price of one by including neighboring Carn Aosda on … You start in the at Glenshee Ski Centre carpark (a lofty 650m) and walk to the summit of Carn Aosda (915m). [3 boots, 8 miles, 5-6 hours] Glas Maol Munro circuit. Prior to the event it was suggested that there could be 2 possible routes, The Glas Maol Munros Circuit and the The Cairnwell Munros and that was how it turned out, two groups of four. The next Glenshee9 hill race is on Saturday 1st August 2020. We are committed to your safety skiing or riding and hope to see you around Christmas time. In four hours you will have bagged your first three Munros and seen some incredible views and no need to skip luncheon. 4 Munros located on the other side of Glenshee Ski Centre (Carn an Tuirc, Cairn of Claise, Glas Maol, Creag Leachach). 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