Eagle Cairn (Cardryne)

Nearest town:
Stranraer (28km NNW)
OS reference:
NX11063245
OS sheet:
82
Latitude:
54° 39' 5.47 N
Longitude:
4° 55' 44.48 W
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E Half of Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) viewed from NNE.

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E Half of Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) viewed from ESE.

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E Half of Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) viewed from SSW.

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W Half of Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) viewed from NNE.

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W Half of Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) viewed from SSW.

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Image of Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) (Cairn(s)) by markj99

W Half of Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) viewed from WNW.

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Image of Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Stones in E Half of Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) viewed from ESE.

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Embedded Stones in W Half of Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) viewed from WNW

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Eagle Cairn (Cardryne)

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markj99 Jun 15, 2024

Visited 12.06.24

Eagle Cairn (Cardryne) is a ruined cairn in Dumfries and Galloway with a spectacular panorama including sea views and the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse. The mound has been bisected by a dry stane dyke running NNE to SSW. The western half is better preserved, measuring c. 12 feet wide of the dry stane dyke up to 1 feet high with embedded stones scattered in the grassy surface. The eastern half has been reduced to a prominence in the field, measuring c. 1 foot high and 6 feet wide of the dry stane dyke. Further information is available in Canmore ID 61065.

The route to the cairn is cross country starting at a lay-by at NX 1192 3301 opposite Cardryne Croft. Follow a farm track NE then walk round the perimeter of a field to a gate, detour round rough ground towards the ruined cairn. My route is viewable on Eagle Cairn (Cardryne).

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Eagle Cairn (Cardryne)
Cairn(s)
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markj99 Jul 5, 2024

Directions to Eagle Cairn (Cardryne): Take the A716 to Drummore. Turn right in the centre of Drummore following the Mull of Galloway sign. Bear left at the top of Mill Street following the B7041. Bear sharp right after 250 yards towards the Mull of Galloway. Stay on the B7041 for 0.8 miles to reach a crossroads. Go straight on up the minor unsigned road. Follow this road for c. 250 yards, bear left onto an unsigned single track lane. Follow this lane for c. 1.6 miles to reach a rough parking place on the right at a disused gateway. A farm track starts 50 yards S of the lay-by, heading NE into pasture. My route avoiding electric fences is viewable on Eagle Cairn (Cardryne).

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