Cairnsmore of Carsphairn
Highest point on the hills of Carsphairn Forest
Living up to its name, Cairnsmore of Carsphairn is the highest hill in the range of rolling grass covered lumps above the farmlands and forestry south of New Cumnock.Cairnsmore of Carsphairn
| Height | 797m |
| Prominence | 582m |
| Meaning | Big hill of Carsphairn |
| Lists | Corbetts, 164 Donalds |
| Location | Forest of Carsphairn, Galloway |
| Grid Ref | NX594980 |
| Lat/Lon | 55.25609, -4.21313 |
In the south-west of Scotland, Cairnsmore of Carsphairn is the highest hill on a series of grass-covered broad shoulders in a fairly quiet area close to the Southern Upland Way.
The easiest route up Cairnsmore of Carsphairn follows an estate track from the Green Well of Scotland to within 2km of the summit, where a wall leads uphill.
A finer and longer hike begins by the Water of Ken and continues further north-west from Cairnsmore of Carsphairn over minor summits.
Routes up Cairnsmore of Carsphairn
Cairnsmore of Carsphairn from the Green Well | |
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Following estate tracks, well constructed dykes and fences up grass covered slopes, this route is the most direct and straightforward line to Cairnsmore of Carsphairn. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 620m (2030ft) Distance : 12km (7m) Time : 4hr |
Cairnsmore of Carsphairn and Windy Standard | |
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A circular hillwalking route south of New Cumnock over gentle rolling hills above forests, farmland and wind farms. Peaks : 1 Corbett plus 1 Graham
Ascent : 1250m (4100ft) Distance : 24km (15m) Time : 8:5hr |
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