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Balker Moor S
Date Added: 7th Nov 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 5th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Balker Moor S submitted by markj99 on 7th Nov 2022. Balker Moor S Cairn viewed from NNW.
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Log Text: The half mile trek to this cairn was waterlogged but I was compensated for my efforts by being 150 yards from a red deer stag and hinds (slightly nerve-wracking) and finding a cairn in moorland. It isn't the biggest cairn ever, but the overall experience was ultimately worthwhile.
Diddles Hill Cairn
Date Added: 11th Nov 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 8th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Diddles Hill Cairn submitted by markj99 on 9th Nov 2022. Diddles Hill Cairn viewed from S.
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Log Text: After a 250 yards trudge through moorland, at least Diddles Hill Cairn has visible stones on the central mound and a large potential kerbstone. These features are best viewed from the W. GPS and wellies essential.
Balchriston
Date Added: 11th Nov 2022
Site Type: Stone Fort or Dun
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 9th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Balchriston submitted by markj99 on 10th Nov 2022. Stones on W Arc of Bank surrounding Balchriston Dun Enclosure.
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Log Text: Balchriston Dun is a hidden gem. It isn't visible until you are at close quarters in a deep glen. Access to Balchriston Dun is via the N flank.
Barlure
Date Added: 23rd Nov 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 15th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Barlure submitted by markj99 on 23rd Nov 2022. Barlure Cairn viewed from N.
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Log Text: Given its proximity to Barlure farm, this cairn is surprisingly free of debris. It's an easy walk from the Barrhill road so why not?
Barnshangan E
Date Added: 24th Nov 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 15th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Barnshangan E submitted by markj99 on 24th Nov 2022. S Half of Barnshangan E Cairn viewed from S.
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Log Text: Barnshangan E Cairn is an unusually stony cairn, given its location on farmland. There has been extensive quarrying on the N half, but the S half has a good covering of stones.
Gowk Nest Wood
Date Added: 25th Nov 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 16th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Gowk Nest Wood submitted by markj99 on 24th Nov 2022. Gowk Nest Wood Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: I spotted Gowk Nest Wood Cairn on OS Aerial view however it is more difficult to see in situ. The low mound can be best observed on close approach. The site is not spectacular, but it is only a short detour from Mains of Larg Cairns.
Mains of Larg NE
Date Added: 25th Nov 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 16th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Mains of Larg NE submitted by markj99 on 25th Nov 2022. Mains of Larg NE Cairn viewed from S.
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Log Text: Mains of Larg NE Cairn is accessed from a lay-by c. 50 yards N of New Luce Viaduct. A short trip across fields, rough pasture and marsh leads to a group of three cairns. Wellies are required for all but dry Summer visits.
Mains of Larg NW
Date Added: 5th Aug 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 16th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Mains of Larg NW submitted by markj99 on 25th Nov 2022. Summit of Mains of Larg NW Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: Mains of Larg NW Cairn is accessed from a lay-by c. 50 yards N of New Luce Viaduct. A short trip across fields, rough pasture and marsh leads to a group of three cairns. Wellies are required for all but dry Summer visits.
Cairn McNeilie
Date Added: 23rd Nov 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 20th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
Cairn McNeilie submitted by cosmic on 10th Oct 2004. Cairn McNeille from roadside
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Log Text: This was my third visit to Cairn MacNeillie, however, it was my first visit in Winter when the vegetation has died down. There are pigs wandering around this cairn adjacent to Cruise farm.
Cruise W
Date Added: 23rd Nov 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 20th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 4 Access 3
Cruise W submitted by markj99 on 21st Nov 2022. Cruise W Cairn viewed from S.
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Log Text: Cruise W Cairn is difficult to discern in its environment. It is a 2 feet high grassy mound in a marshy field containing Smithy Hill. It is probably best viewed close up.
Cruise E
Date Added: 23rd Nov 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 20th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Cruise E submitted by markj99 on 21st Nov 2022. A Cavity c. 1 yard E of the Centre of Cruise E Cairn.
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Log Text: Cruise E Cairn is located on an elevated position in pasture. The cairn has a stony surface with a putative excavated cist in the centre.
Littlepark
Date Added: 3rd Dec 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 27th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Littlepark submitted by markj99 on 29th Nov 2022. E-W Axis of Littlepark Cairnviewed from E.
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Log Text: Littlepark Cairn stands out as a stony mound in a flat field adjacent to moorland.
Cruise Back Fell
Date Added: 3rd Dec 2022
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 27th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 3
Cruise Back Fell submitted by markj99 on 29th Nov 2022. N Enclosure of Cruise Back Fell Fort viewed from N.
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Log Text: Cairn Back Fell Fort can't be seen from the New Luce road. The knoll is a feature viewable from the Southern Upland Way. The fort is a hidden gem, rarely visited by antiquarians.
St Katherine's Well (Glenluce)
Date Added: 28th Nov 2022
Site Type: Holy Well or Sacred Spring
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 28th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
St Katherine's Well (Glenluce) submitted by markj99 on 28th Nov 2022. St Katherine's Well viewed from WSW.
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Log Text: St Katherine's Well (Glenluce) survives as a pool of water on the edge of the New Luce road opposite Glenluce Abbey. The stone dome is covered in briars and ivy.
Airyhemming W
Date Added: 10th Jan 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Dec 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Airyhemming W submitted by markj99 on 4th Dec 2022. SE-NW Axis of Airyhemming W Cairn.
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Log Text: Airyhemming W Cairn is one of several stone covered mounds W of Airyhemming farm. The cairn has been ruined by the dumping of large field clearance stones to create a long cairn. Go to Directions to Airyhemming W in comments to see my route.
Airyhemming E
Date Added: 10th Jan 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Dec 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Airyhemming E submitted by markj99 on 4th Dec 2022. S Arc of Airyhemming E Cairn.
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Log Text: Airyhemming E Cairn is one of several stone covered mounds W of Airyhemming farm. The cairn has been ruined by the dumping of large field clearance stones on its surface. Go to Directions to Airyhemming E in comments to see my route.
Airyolland W Cairn
Date Added: 28th Oct 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Dec 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
Airyolland W Cairn submitted by markj99 on 1st Aug 2023. Airyolland W Cairn viewed from north.
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Log Text: Directions to Airyolland W Cairn: Take the Elrig turn off the A747. Follow the road through Elrig for c. 1.9 miles to reach a left turn onto a dead-end lane signed for Barhobble Church Site. Travel c. 140 yards down the lane to a concrete lay-by on the left. Walk c. 400 yards NW to a gateway on the left. A green lane heading W starts here. Follow the green lane for c. 400 yards to reach a gate. Continue on the lane for c. 130 yards to a double gateway on the left. Go through the SW gate. Follow the stone wall S for c. 370 yards to reach Airyolland E Cairn, 15 yards W of the wall. Airyolland W Cairn is c. 50 yards SW of Airyolland E Cairn. My walking route is viewable on Airyolland Cairns.
Airyolland E Cairn
Date Added: 28th Oct 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Dec 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 3
Airyolland E Cairn submitted by markj99 on 31st Jul 2023. Airyolland E Cairn viewed from north.
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Log Text: Directions to Airyolland W Cairn: Take the Elrig turn off the A747. Follow the road through Elrig for c. 1.9 miles to reach a left turn onto a dead-end lane signed for Barhobble Church Site. Travel c. 140 yards down the lane to a concrete lay-by on the left. Walk c. 400 yards NW to a gateway on the left. A green lane heading W starts here. Follow the green lane for c. 400 yards to reach a gate. Continue on the lane for c. 130 yards to a double gateway on the left. Go through the SW gate. Follow the stone wall S for c. 370 yards to reach Airyolland E Cairn, 15 yards W of the wall. Airyolland W Cairn is c. 50 yards SW of Airyolland E Cairn. My walking route is viewable on Airyolland Cairns.
Arnsheen S
Date Added: 9th Dec 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 5th Dec 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Arnsheen S submitted by markj99 on 8th Dec 2022. Arnsheen S Cairn viewed from N.
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Log Text: Arnsheen Cairns are located c. 250 yards SW of a lay-by at NX 27713 77179 on the B7027 Barrhill road. They are easy to access via forest rides which are boggy but manageable. See directions on main page for details.
Arnsheen N
Date Added: 9th Dec 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 5th Dec 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Arnsheen N submitted by markj99 on 8th Dec 2022. Arnsheen N Cairn viewed from N.
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Log Text: Arnsheen Cairns are located c. 250 yards SW of a lay-by at NX 27713 77179 on the B7027 Barrhill road. They are easy to access via forest rides which are boggy but manageable. See directions on main page for details.