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
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| Height | 797m |
| Prominence | 582m |
| Meaning | Big hill of Carsphairn |
| Lists | Corbett, 164 |
| Location | Carsphairn Forest, Galloway and the Southern Uplands |
| Grid Ref | NX594980 |
| Lat/Lon | 55.25609, -4.21313 |
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, 1 Graham/Donald
Ascent : 1250m (4100ft) Distance : 24km (15m) Time : 8:5hr |
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