Craignaw summit cairn
i Colin Kinnear · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Graham Donald Marilyn
Height
646 m · 2,119 ft
Drop
151 m
Grid ref
NX 459 833
Region
Galloway & Carrick
Range
Carrick and Galloway
County
Dumfries and Galloway

Summit: Cairn on top of large boulder.

Craignaw is a Graham and Donald in Galloway & Carrick, 646 m (2,119 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Dungeon Hill from Craigencallie House, is 24.1 km with 930 m of ascent and takes 7 to 9.5 hours.

Routes up Craignaw

Routes up Craignaw compared
Route Distance Ascent Time Grade
Mullwharchar and Craignaw Shortest 21.5 km 1,130 m 7–9.5 h Hard
Dungeon Hill from Craigencallie House Least climb 24.1 km 930 m 7–9.5 h Hard

Craignaw on its own (1)

Rounds that include Craignaw (1)

Map

Summit at NX 459 833 (55.1204, -4.4176). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Craignaw

How high is Craignaw?
Craignaw is 646 m (2,119 ft) high, a Graham and Donald in Galloway & Carrick. The summit is at grid reference NX 459 833.
How long does it take to climb Craignaw?
The quickest route on TRXO, Mullwharchar and Craignaw, takes 7 to 9.5 hours: 21.5 km with 1,130 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Craignaw?
The route with the least climbing is Dungeon Hill from Craigencallie House, starting from Craigencallie House (NX 503 778): 24.1 km and 930 m of ascent, graded hard.
Is there deer stalking on Craignaw?
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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