Cairnsmore of Carsphairn
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Cairnsmore of Carsphairn is a hill in the Carsphairn and Scaur Hills range, part of the Southern Uplands of Scotland. An alternative name, rarely used nowadays, is Cairnsmore of Deugh. It is the highest hill in the range, and its summit is just under Script error: No such module "convert". northeast of Carsphairn village as the crow flies, in the far north of Kirkcudbrightshire.
Walking
The usual route of ascent is from the A713 road to the west at the "Green Well of Scotland" Script error: No such module "convert". north of Carsphairn.[1] Despite its height, it is a relatively easy hill to climb – over some rough grass, with no steep slopes and with a very flat summit area – though there are areas of more rugged ground on the outlying peaks of Beninner and Moorbrock. For most of the route, there are excellent views westward over the Glenkens[2] to the Rhinns of Kells in the Galloway Hills. According to a tourist information board placed at The Green Well at the start of the track, in good conditions, the mountains of England, Wales, Ireland and the Highlands of Scotland can be seen from the summit, as well as Glasgow and Edinburgh, some Script error: No such module "convert". distant.
Climbing
Because of the local geology, no good rock climbing has been recorded on the massif. However, in winter there are a number of short ice climbs of up to Script error: No such module "convert". on the slopes of Beninner and Moorbrock Hill.[3]
Subsidiary SMC Summits
| Summit | Height (m) | Listing[4] |
|---|---|---|
| Beninner | 710 | Tu,Sim,DT,GT,DN[5] |
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