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Smoo Cave
Date Added: 14th May 2024
Site Type: Cave or Rock Shelter
Country: Scotland (Sutherland)
Visited: Yes on 5th Jul 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
Smoo Cave submitted by andy_h on 18th Feb 2003. Amazing sea cave. Remains of early human habitation found.
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Log Text: Smoo Cave is a large impressive chamber with the bonus of archaelogical remains (a shell midden) and a waterfall.
Sarsgrum
Date Added: 14th May 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Sutherland)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Sarsgrum submitted by markj99 on 13th Sep 2021. Exposed Chamber in E Arc of Sarsgrum Chambered Cairn.
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Log Text: The main feature of Sarsgrum Cairn is the exposed chamber beside the road which can be viewed on passing. It is possible to park in a passing place c. 100 yards N to have a closer view of the mound.
Kyle of Durness Cairn
Date Added: 14th May 2024
Site Type: Round Cairn
Country: Scotland (Sutherland)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
Kyle of Durness Cairn submitted by SumDoood on 25th Dec 2019. From the north.
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Log Text: Kyle of Durness Cairn is the best preserved cairn of the group with an exposed central cairn. I parked at NC37156233, following a rough path SE for c. 300 yards towards an obvious stony mound.
Ach A' Chorrain Cairn
Date Added: 14th May 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Sutherland)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Ach A' Chorrain Cairn submitted by markj99 on 13th Sep 2021. Ach A' Chorrain Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: I approached Ach A' Chorrain Cairn across pathless moorland from a passing place at NC 3680 6238, c. 350 yards W of the cairn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bryn Glas Cairns (Pontsticill)
Date Added: 31st Dec 2023
Site Type: Barrow Cemetery
Country: Wales (Mid Glamorgan)
Visited: Yes on 21st Nov 2012. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Bryn Glas Cairns (Pontsticill) submitted by markj99 on 27th Dec 2022. Bryn Glas Cairn III viewed from W.
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Log Text: Take the turn onto Dan-Y-Coed, a residential dead-end street on the S edge of Pontsticill. There is room to park at the end of the cul-de-sac. Follow a grass track N for c. 200 yards to reach a sheepfold. Walk NW for c. 300 yards to a small stone covered cairn, Bryn Glas III. Walk c. 30 yards N to Bryn Glas IV, then c. 85 yards N to Pontsticill Ring Cairn and its small satellite cairn Bryn Glas V. My route is viewable on Pontsticill Cairns.
The Bryn Glas cairns are difficult to locate in open moorland due to their low stature. GPS navigation would be advantageous.