Route Information for
Cairnsmore of Carsphairn
The total ascent is 698 meters. Allow 4 hours to complete this 12.10km route.
NumberDescriptionOS Grid
Start from Green Well of Scotland on A713 roadNX55699443
1Follow track NENX56929568
2Continue on track NE to its end near the Polsue BurnNX57829707
3Continue NE on W slope of Cairnsmore of Carsphairn to the summitNX59449796
4Descend SSE then SSW to Black ShoulderNX59269687
5Descend SW turning WSW to DunoolNX58049643
6Continue SW to Willieanna (with a name like that you must go there!)NX57609578
7Bear WSW to rejoin trackNX56929568
8Follow track SW back to startNX55699443
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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.