Cairnsmore of Carsphairn
Cairnsmore of Carsphairn, true to its name, is the highest hill in a range of grassy lumps rising above farmland and forestry south of New Cumnock.
Cairnsmore of Carsphairn
| Height | 797m |
| Prominence | 582m |
| Meaning | Big hill of Carsphairn |
| Lists | Corbetts (C163) Donalds (D10) |
| 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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Hillwalking route up Cairnsmore of Carsphairn from Water of Deugh and the Green Well. Estate tracks, fences and grassy slopes give a direct line to the summit. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 620m (2030ft) Distance : 12km (7m) Time : 4hr | |
Cairnsmore of Carsphairn and Windy Standard | |
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Circular hillwalking route up Cairnsmore of Carsphairn and Windy Standard over gentle rolling hills above forests, farmland and wind farms. Peaks : 1 Corbett plus 1 Fiona
Ascent : 1250m (4100ft) Distance : 24km (15m) Time : 8:05hr | |
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