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Cairnwell Pass

The Cairnwell Pass is a mountain pass on the A93 road between , , and , , in the . The border between the two counties crosses the summit of the pass.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include The Cairnwell and Càrn Aosda.

Peak
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is a mountain in the Eastern of , south of . It is often considered to be one of the most spoiled of the Munros, due to the which covers the eastern slope of the mountain.

Peak
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is a mountain situated 12.5 km south of the town of , in the county of . It stands near the summit of the Cairnwell Pass on the A93 road, in the midst of the .

Peak
Photo: Rob Burke, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a mountain in the Mounth, in the southeastern part of the of . The broad, flat summit is divided between the council area of , and , though the highest point lies wholly within Angus; indeed is the highest point in that council area.

Cairnwell Pass

Latitude
56.8808° or 56° 52′ 51″ north
Longitude
-3.4106° or 3° 24′ 38″ west
Elevation
2,198 feet (670 metres)
Open location code
9C8RVHJQ+8Q
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6342911505
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
Wiki­data ID
Q5017730
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In Other Languages

“Cairnwell Pass” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Devil’s Elbow and Coire Fionn.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Sunnyside and Sunnyside South.

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