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Cairnsmore of Carsphairn (Adventure walk)

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Overview

Starting at a small parking area at the side of the A713, a circular route clockwise to the top, returning by Black Shoulder, Dunool and Willieanna. Steady strenuous ascent on land rover tracks then grassy paths. 6hrs. 

Saturday, 21 March 2026
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 77  Ex 328

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NX 55699 94401
Nearest postcode:
DG7 3TH
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Start time:
9:00 am

Parking area on A713 north of Carsphairn

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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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