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Torhousekie Farm Cairn
Date Added: 25th Dec 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 30th Jul 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Torhousekie Farm Cairn submitted by cosmic on 17th Oct 2004. Remains of Cairn near Torhousekie Farm
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Log Text: Torhousekie Farm Cairn has survived in better condition than the E cairns which have been erased from the landscape. The overall footprint of the cairn is intact and there are original stones scattered on the centre of the low mound.
It is possible to park in a gateway on the B733 at NX 3790 5669. Head N across the field for c. 130 yards to a gate in the dry stane dyke. Torhousekie Farm Cairn is c. 70 yards SW of here parallel to the dry stane dyke. My route is viewable on Torhouse Farm Cairn.
Grey Hill (Shennas)
Date Added: 5th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 18th Jan 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Grey Hill (Shennas) submitted by markj99 on 5th Feb 2024. Grey Hill (Shennas) Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: Grey Hill (Shennas) is not obvious from the narrow lane leading to Lagafatar Lodge. I found the cairn on Canmore Search Map. It is not easy to get to but that only that only made me more determined to find it. My directions are posted in comments on the main page.
Brockloch Fell
Date Added: 9th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 28th Jan 2024. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 1
Brockloch Fell submitted by markj99 on 8th Feb 2024. SE Half of Brockloch Fell Cairn.
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Log Text: It may be only a 4 mile walk there and back to the Brockloch Fell Cairn, however its location in an isolated forest surrounded by difficult terrain make this a nightmare to find. Wellies are essential for a burn crossing and GPS navigation strongly recommended. There were several trees partially blocking access on the forest track and narrow forest lane on my visit. My route can be followed on Brockloch Fell Cairn.
Kilfeddar Farm
Date Added: 9th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 1st Feb 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Kilfeddar Farm submitted by markj99 on 9th Feb 2024. Kilfeddar Farm Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: There are three cairns accessed via the path to Kilfeddar Farm: Barlure Cairn, Altigoukie Burn Cairn and Kilfeddar Farm Cairn. See individual site pages for details. The path is muddy so wellies are recommended.
Drumanwherran S Cairn Cemetery
Date Added: 18th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 28th Jan 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Drumanwherran S Cairn Cemetery submitted by markj99 on 14th Feb 2024. Drumanwherran S Cairn (Canmore ID 61935) viewed from N.
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Log Text: I started my exploration of Drumanwherran S Cairns on 28/01/24 following a forest track onto Drumanwherran Moor. I found Canmore ID 61893, a small hollow covered in rushes then heading N to the obvious Shepherds Cairn at Canmore ID 61935. I then headed S over difficult boggy ground to Brockloch Cairn.
Drumanwherran S Cairn Cemetery
Date Added: 18th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 10th Feb 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Drumanwherran S Cairn Cemetery submitted by markj99 on 14th Feb 2024. Drumanwherran S Cairn (Canmore ID 61935) viewed from N.
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Log Text: My second visit to Drumwherran S Cairn Cemetery was informed by further research on Canmore. I found Canmore ID 61892 and Canmore ID 61894 by following directions given on Canmore. I have posted my route on the main page.
Altigoukie Burn Cairn
Date Added: 24th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 1st Feb 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Altigoukie Burn Cairn submitted by markj99 on 10th Feb 2024. Altigoukie Burn Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: I saw Altigoukie Burn Cairn on OS Mapping, however, actually reaching the cairn was no picnic. The cairn is a green spot in open moorland, accessed via a muddy track through Barlure farm. Wellies and GPS Navigation are required to follow my route on Altigoukie Burn Cairn and Burnt Mound.
Altigoukie Burn Burnt Mound
Date Added: 24th Feb 2024
Site Type: Misc. Earthwork
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 1st Feb 2024. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 1
Altigoukie Burn Burnt Mound submitted by markj99 on 10th Feb 2024. Altigoukie Burn Burnt Mound viewed from NE.
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Log Text: If you are going to visit Altigoukie Burn Cairn it is possible to visit Altigoukie Burn Burnt Mound. The grassy mound on the S bank of Altigoukie Burn is difficult to discern in situ. My route can be viewed on Altigoukie Burn Cairn and Burnt Mound.
Claywarnies Cairn
Date Added: 26th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 10th Feb 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Claywarnies Cairn submitted by markj99 on 14th Feb 2024. Stone Structure in W Half of Claywarnies Cairn.
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Log Text: Claywarnies cairn is secreted in forestry c. 1.5 miles NW of Penwhirn Reservoir. The first mile is a forest track suitable for a mountain bike. The second half of the journey involves forest rides, stream crossings and boggy moorland. Wellies and GPS Navigation are strongly recommended.
Drumanwherran N
Date Added: 26th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 11th Feb 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 1
Drumanwherran N submitted by markj99 on 14th Feb 2024. Drumanwherran N Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: Drumanwherran N Cairn is a small ruined cairn c. 700 yards NNW of Drumanwherran S Cairn Cemetery. It stands out as a circle of green rushes in brown moorland on the W slope of Drumanwherran. There is a small cluster of stones embedded on the E perimeter of the circle. It can be found by following a 4x4 track N from the modern shepherd's cairn until you reach NX 11116 72105, where a vague track heads WNW . Head W downhill for c. 175 yards to reach Drumanwherran N Cairn. An extended route NNW leads to Friar's Kirk Cairns. My route can be seen on Friar's Kirk Cairns via Drumanwherran N Cairn.
Friar's Kirk NW
Date Added: 27th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 11th Feb 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Friar's Kirk NW submitted by markj99 on 16th Feb 2024. S Half of Friar's Kirk NW Cairn
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Log Text: Friar's Kirk ruin is located c. 0.6 miles NNW of Drumanwherran Moor in open moorland. Friar's Kirk SE and NW cairns are located NW of the ruined enclosure. The route to the cairns crosses two streams and boggy land: wellies are recommended. GPS navigation is necessary to find the isolated cairns.
Friar's Kirk SE
Date Added: 14th May 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 11th Feb 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Friar's Kirk SE submitted by markj99 on 16th Feb 2024. Centre of Friar's Kirk SE Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: Friar's Kirk ruin is located c. 0.6 miles NNW of Drumanwherran Moor in open moorland. Friar's Kirk SE and NW cairns are located NW of the ruined enclosure. The route to the cairns crosses two streams and boggy land: wellies are recommended. GPS navigation is necessary to find the isolated cairns.
Green Well of Scotland (Carsphairn)
Date Added: 14th May 2024
Site Type: Holy Well or Sacred Spring
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 28th Apr 2024. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Green Well of Scotland (Carsphairn) submitted by markj99 on 30th Apr 2024. Green Well of Scotland viewed from SW. (28.04.24)
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Log Text: The Green Well of Scotland (Carsphairn) can be easily visited as it is located close to the start of the Cairnsmore of Carsphairn path. Nearby parking is available.
Drummanmoan Loan
Date Added: 14th May 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 3rd May 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Drummanmoan Loan submitted by markj99 on 8th May 2024. Drummanmoan Loan Cairn viewed from S.
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Log Text: Drummanmoan Loan Cairn is a nightmare to visit, a 2.5 mile return trip across trackless moorland. Directions are included on Site Page.
Isle Head
Date Added: 21st May 2024
Site Type: Promontory Fort / Cliff Castle
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Feb 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Isle Head submitted by h_fenton on 15th Feb 2011. Isle Head (Isle of Whithorn) Promontory Fort viewed from the north.
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16 September 2010 @ 3pm
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Log Text: It's a short detour to Isle Head fort while visiting St Ninian's Chapel.
Little Balsmith
Date Added: 21st May 2024
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Apr 2012. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 3 Access 5
Little Balsmith submitted by cosmic on 23rd Oct 2004. View fromup farm road to West
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Log Text: It is possible to stop in a nearby gateway to have a closer look at this impressive standing stone incorporated into a dry stane dyke.
Eagle Cairn (Cardryne)
Date Added: 5th Jul 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 12th Jun 2024. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 4 Access 3
Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) submitted by markj99 on 1st Jul 2024. W Half of Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) viewed from NNE.
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Log Text: The story of Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) is a familiar one: an impressive ancient monument destroyed by farming. The cairn stones were used to build dry stane dykes and the land to grow crops. The site is still impressive and worth a visit. See comments for directions.
Drummuckloch Hill Standing Stone
Date Added: 6th Jul 2024
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 16th Jun 2024. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Drummuckloch Hill Standing Stone submitted by markj99 on 2nd Jul 2024. Drummuckloch Hill Standing Stone viewed from NNW.
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Log Text: Drummuckloch Hill Standing Stone is not a tall stone reaching only 4.5 feet high. However, its survival is something to be celebrated. Directions are available in the site page comments.
Drummuckloch Hill Cairn
Date Added: 31st Jul 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 16th Jun 2024. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 3
Drummuckloch Hill Cairn submitted by markj99 on 2nd Jul 2024. Drummuckloch Hill Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: It is difficult to see this cairn as it is covered in tussocks of marsh grass. However, the nearby standing stone is well preserved so the walk seems worthwhile. Directions are available in the site page comments.
Cairn Hill (Cairnryan)
Date Added: 6th Jul 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 23rd Jun 2024. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 3
Cairn Hill (Cairnryan) submitted by markj99 on 4th Jul 2024. Cairn Hill (Cairnryan) Cairn viewed from ESE.
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Log Text: Having read the Canmore description, I expected to see a rough circle of scattered stones on the summit of Cairn Hill. The current state of the cairn is a barely perceptible low grassy mound. I suppose nearby dry stane dykes could account for the disappearance of the cairn stones. On the plus side, there are extensive views from the summit trig point.