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Corbett · Southern Uplands

Cairnsmore of Carsphairn

Cairnsmore of Carsphairn is a 797m (2615ft) Corbett in Dumfries and Galloway, in the Southern Uplands region of Scotland. As a Corbett — a Scottish hill between 2,500 and 3,000 feet with at least 500 feet of re-ascent on all sides — it offers a serious hill day without the crowds that the higher Munros attract.

Quick facts

Height
797m/ 2615ft
Distance
14 km
Ascent
654 m
Time
3.9 hrs
Grid ref
NX594980
Nearest city
Glasgow

Best time of year

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Getting there

  • Glasgow2h 36m
  • Edinburgh2h 9m

OS maps: OS Landranger 77