The shelter cairn on the summit of Cairnsmore of Fleet

Cairnsmore of Fleet

i Bob Peace · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Graham Donald Marilyn
Height
711 m · 2,333 ft
Drop
522 m
Grid ref
NX 501 670
Region
Galloway & Carrick
Range
Carrick and Galloway
County
Dumfries and Galloway

Summit: Cairn.

Cairnsmore of Fleet is a Graham and Donald in Galloway & Carrick, 711 m (2,333 ft) high. There is one mapped route up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Cairnsmore of Fleet from Burgaly Glen, is 12.8 km with 730 m of ascent and takes 4 to 5.5 hours.

Routes up Cairnsmore of Fleet

Cairnsmore of Fleet on its own (1)

Map

Summit at NX 501 670 (54.9755, -4.3433). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Cairnsmore of Fleet

How high is Cairnsmore of Fleet?
Cairnsmore of Fleet is 711 m (2,333 ft) high, a Graham and Donald in Galloway & Carrick. The summit is at grid reference NX 501 670.
How long does it take to climb Cairnsmore of Fleet?
The quickest route on TRXO, Cairnsmore of Fleet from Burgaly Glen, takes 4 to 5.5 hours: 12.8 km with 730 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Cairnsmore of Fleet?
The route with the least climbing is Cairnsmore of Fleet from Burgaly Glen, starting from Burgaly Glen (NX 460 668): 12.8 km and 730 m of ascent, graded hard.
Is there deer stalking on Cairnsmore of Fleet?
Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.

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