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Livingston Group

We are the Livingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

The Cairnwell Munros comprise three peaks: Carn Aosda, Carn a’ Gheoidh, and The Cairnwell. The walk will begin at the car park, which is situated at an elevation of 650 meters. The initial ascent will be to Carn Aosda (915 meters), traversing ski slopes and crossing ski runs—assuming all snow has melted. From the summit, the route descends along the ridge to a bealach above Loch Vrotachan. The walk continues with an ascent to the summit of Carn a’ Gheoidh (975 meters). The return follows the same path back to the bealach, where the route then turns right toward the Cairnwell (933 meters). The descent retraces the ridge track, before following a well-defined path to the right, concluding at the café and the car park.

Weather permitting, we may experience exceptional views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Sunday, 19 April 2026
Meeting time:
7:00 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
595m / 1952ft
Type:
circular

If you want to join the walk, please contact the walk leader no later than 24 hours before the walk as places are limited.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03701 68614
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
what3words:
odds.noses.cycle
Meeting time:
7:00 am

For car sharing meet at Livingston North railway station Glasgow side

Starting point

Grid reference:
NO 13939 78081
Nearest postcode:
AB35 5XU
what3words:
benched.tides.dreading
Start time:
9:00 am

Glenshee Ski Centre car parking. Parking costs approx. £5.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking