Carn Mor from Chapeltown
An 804 m Corbett in Cairngorms, climbed from Chapeltown over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 440 m
- Time
- 2–3 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 804 m
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About this walk
Carn Mor from Chapeltown is a moderate 5.8 km out-and-back walk with 440 m of ascent, taking 2 to 3 hours. It starts at Chapeltown (grid reference NJ 245 203). It climbs Carn Mor (804 m), a Corbett.
Carn Mor rises to 804 m in Cairngorms, high enough to be a Corbett.
This route starts from Chapeltown and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass.
Route
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1
The approach
From Chapeltown, head across the hillside towards Carn Mor.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Carn Mor.
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3
Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
804 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Carn Mor from Chapeltown take?
- Most walkers take 2–3 hours for the 5.8 km route, which has 440 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Chapeltown (grid reference NJ 245 203). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Carn Mor (804 m, Corbett).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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