At 2,615 feet (797 m), hikes up Cairnsmore of Carsphairn still involve significant ascent, even though its height pales in comparison to many of Scotland’s mountains. In the Southern Uplands, this large, lumbering hill offers an invigorating adventure over its rounded flanks and, as you gaze out from the summit, its smaller neighbours roll into the distance from the way you came.

Save

Location: Carsphairn, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Save

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Tips

Grace Mulligan

March 9, 2023

Hiking

This beautiful grassy summit is the tallest in the northern Galloway range. After your short but steep climb, you'll be rewarded with stunning views toward southern Scotland.

Oliver G

August 30, 2024

Hiking

Not the most interesting Corbett in Galloway, let alone Scotland, still there's good views from the rounded grassy top. The rest of the hill is sheep grazed grassy upland, and is unrelentingly boggy

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Cairnsmore of Carsphairn Summit

5.0

(3)

hikers

#1.

Cairnsmore of Carsphairn Loop

11.8km

04:27

590m

Hike the Cairnsmore of Carsphairn Loop, a moderate 7.4-mile trail with 1936 feet of gain, offering panoramic views across Galloway.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 790 m

Good to know

Family Friendly

yes

Wheelchair access

Dog Friendly

yes

Weather

Tuesday 31 March

10°C

1°C

69 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Carsphairn, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Striding Arch on Benbrack

Afton Water

Meikle Millyea Summit

Red Deer Range Scenic Road

View Toward Galloway and the Rinns of Kells

Ness Glen Gorge

Clennoch Bothy

River Gorge Trail

View of Clatteringshaws Loch

Steep Scramble

Kenmure Castle Ruins

Loch Doon Castle Ruins

Cairnsmore of Carsphairn Summit

#1.

Cairnsmore of Carsphairn Loop

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️