Scotland
Carn Ulie
650M
2133FT
About Carn Ulie
Rising above the eastern side of Glen Clunie near Braemar, this rounded Cairngorms heath provides a quiet vantage point away from the Munro-bagging crowds. Expect a trackless, heather-clad ascent to a summit that looks directly across the valley toward the ski tows of the Cairnwell Pass and the sprawling massif of An Socach.
Key Statistics
Rank
164th Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
The Cairngorms
Prominence
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32m
Nearest Town
Cock Bridge
Geology
You are walking across layers of crystalline limestone, hardened sandstone, and mudstone that have been compressed and transformed by heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NJ201033
Latitude
57.1137°N
Longitude
3.3209°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely an anglicisation of the Gaelic Càrn Ulaidh, meaning 'Hill of the Treasure'. In Scottish topography, this often refers to a site where valuables or livestock were hidden during the era of Highland cattle raiding.
- •Sitting on the eastern flank of Glen Clunie, the summit provides a front-row seat to the Cairnwell Pass; you can watch the traffic snaking up the A93 towards the ski centre while remaining in total hill-solitude.
- •The hill is frequently climbed as a minor detour while heading towards the higher Graham, Creag nan Gabhar, which looms immediately to the south.
- •Its position offers a unique perspective on Morrone, Braemar’s local landmark, showcasing the bulky southern slopes that are hidden from the town itself.
- •As a Tump, it possesses just enough prominence to be an essential tick for obsessive list-checkers, yet remains largely ignored by everyone else in favour of the surrounding Munros.