Graham · Cairngorms
Corwharn
Corwharn (609m) is a broad heather rise above Glen Prosen in the NO26 square, on the southern fringe of the Cairngorms National Park in Angus. The summit is essentially unmarked — a small swell of ground at the high point of a long undulating ridge. The view sweeps from the line of Driesh and Mayar down across the eastern Angus glens to the Strathmore plain and the Sidlaws.
Quick facts
- Height
- 609.1m/ 1998ft
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 457 m
- Time
- 3–5 hrs
- Grid ref
- NO288651
- Parking
- NO262674
- Nearest city
- Dundee
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
From parking at NO262674 in upper Glen Prosen, follow the estate hill track north onto the open moor. The track climbs steadily, swinging east as it gains height. Above the track's high point a short walk on heather leads to the broad summit. Round trip about four hours; the descent is back along the track.
Terrain
A good estate hill track gives most of the climb on firm ground. Above the track the going is short managed heather and bilberry. The summit is broad and unmarked — keep east of north on a bearing to identify the high point in cloud.
In winter
Angus catches its share of east-coast cold and Corwharn's broad summit drifts deeply when easterlies blow. The estate track ices over in shaded sections. With no shelter on the summit, wind chill becomes the main hazard — judge by the freezing level and wind forecast for nearby Glas Maol.
This hill is in the Northern Cairngorms SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 35m
- Edinburgh2h 56m
OS maps: OS Landranger 44
Mobile signal: Moderate. EE intermittent on summit; better on south-facing aspects toward Angus glens.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:31
- Sunset
- 21:50
- Civil dawn
- 03:30
- Civil dusk
- 22:50
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
Around Corwharn on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Dunkeld & Birnam station
Birnam Hill, Hermitage walks, southern Perthshire gateway
34km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TripSCOTBase yourself in Ballater
Eastern Cairngorms / Royal Deeside
32km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Royal Lochnagar
Balmoral — Queen Victoria's favourite; eastern Cairngorms setting
25km from the hill
tastescot.co.uk
Corwharn — common questions
- How hard is Corwharn?
- Corwharn is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 12km with 457m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-5 hours. Terrain: A good estate hill track gives most of the climb on firm ground.
- Where do I park for Corwharn?
- Standard parking is at NO262674 near Dundee. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Corwharn?
- The standard good-weather months for Corwharn are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Corwharn?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Corwharn?
- Moderate. EE intermittent on summit; better on south-facing aspects toward Angus glens.
- Is Corwharn safe in winter?
- Angus catches its share of east-coast cold and Corwharn's broad summit drifts deeply when easterlies blow. The estate track ices over in shaded sections. With no shelter on the summit, wind chill becomes the main hazard — judge by the freezing level and wind forecast for nearby Glas Maol.