Cairn Hill (Cairnryan)

Cairn(s)
NX07116896

Also known as:

Cairn Multibrugh

Nearest town:

Stranraer (9km S)

OS reference:

NX07116896

OS sheet:

82

Latitude:

54° 58' 39.74 N

Longitude:

5° 0' 52.15 W

Added to TMA by

markj99

Images (3)
Fieldnotes (1)
Miscellaneous (1)

Images

Image of Cairn Hill (Cairnryan) (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Cairn Hill (Cairnryan) Cairn viewed from NE.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone

markj99 Jul 3, 2024

Image of Cairn Hill (Cairnryan) (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Cairn Hill (Cairnryan) Cairn viewed from ESE.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone

markj99 Jul 3, 2024

Image of Cairn Hill (Cairnryan) (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Cairn Hill (Cairnryan) Cairn viewed from WNW.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone

markj99 Jul 3, 2024

Articles

Cairn Hill (Cairnryan)

Cairn(s)

markj99 Jul 3, 2024

Visited 23.06.24

There was a cairn on the summit of Cairn Hill, c. 0.33 miles N of Cairnryan in Dumfries and Galloway. According to Canmore ID 60646, all that remained in 1985 was “a spread of stones measuring 25m in diameter and rising up to 0.3m in height around the edges.” On my visit I observed a grassy circle c. 25 yards in diameter c. 15 yards ESE of the summit trig point. There were no stones visible on the surface or underfoot.

Canmore states that Cairn Hill (Cairnryan) Cairn is also known as Cairn Multibrugh.

Cairn Hill (Cairnryan)

Cairn(s)

markj99 Jul 6, 2024

Directions to Cairn Hill (Cairnryan): My route starts at Cairnryan Village Hall, adjacent to P&O Ferry Terminal. Park up at Cairnryan Village Hall. Walk N for c. 300 yards, cross the grass onto Claddyburn Terrace. Take the private single track lane to High Croach that bears left from Claddyburn Terrace. Follow this track uphill for c. 0.9 miles to NX 0796 6846. Turn left into a gateway heading W towards a gate in corner of the field. Head W along the dry stane dyke for c.140 yards to reach a gate into a rough pasture field. Walk c. 170 yards WSW towards a gate in the field. In the next field head WNW for c. 130 yards to another gate leading into a large field. Proceed NNW for c. 650 yards to a gate in the NW corner of the field. A 4x4 track heads NW into a boggy area turning W towards the grassy summit of Cairn Hill. There is a trig point on the summit. The remains of the cairn are a low grassy mound c. 15 yards ESE of the trig point. My route is viewable on Cairn Hill (Cairnryan) Cairn.
Once you leave the road the route may be boggy so waterproof footwear is recommended.

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White Cairn, Beoch Hill

Cairn(s) • 3.18km ESE

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Beoch Hill

Cairn(s) • 3.27km ESE

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Gallop Hole

Cairn(s) • 3.43km NW

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Haggstone Moor

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Haggstone Moor

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Brockloch Fell

Cairn(s) • 4.21km ENE

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Cairn(s) • 4.23km NE

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Jamieson’s Point

Cairn(s) • 4.29km W

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Drumacissock South

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Drumacissock North

Cairn(s) • 4.62km E

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Drumanwherran S

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Drumanwherran N

Cairn(s) • 4.97km NE

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Friar’s Kirk NW

Cairn(s) • 5.25km NE

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Friar’s Kirk SE

Cairn(s) • 5.26km NE

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Finnarts Hill Cairn

Cairn(s) • 5.45km NW

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Finnarts Hill Enclosure

Causewayed Enclosure • 5.45km NW

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Teroy

Broch • 5.6km ESE

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Millmoan Hill

Cairn(s) • 5.64km NNE

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Balker Moor S

Cairn(s) • 5.79km ESE

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Finnarts Hill Standing Stones

Standing Stones • 5.8km NW

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Penderry Hill

Cairn(s) • 6.23km NNW

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Cairnerzean Fell

Cairn(s) • 6.85km E

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Cairnerzean Fell Summit

Cairn(s) • 6.85km E

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Grey Hill (Shennas)

Cairn(s) • 6.86km ENE

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Laganabeastie

Cairn(s) • 6.96km ENE
Laganabeastie West

Cairn(s) • 6.96km ENE

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Cairn(s) • 6.97km NE

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Laganabeastie East

Cairn(s) • 7km ENE

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Cairnerzean Fell S

Cairn(s) • 7.14km E

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1

1
Cairnerzean Fell N

Cairn(s) • 7.16km E

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1

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Cairnerzean Fell Central

Cairn(s) • 7.27km E

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1

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2

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1
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Cairn(s) • 7.68km E

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Lingdowey Burn E

Cairn(s) • 7.91km E

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Cairn(s) • 7.91km E

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Cairnerzean Farm SW

Cairn(s) • 7.98km E

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Cairnerzean Farm NE

Cairn(s) • 7.99km E

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1
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Promontory Fort • 8.32km SW

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Carlock Hill

Cairn(s) • 8.39km N

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Kilfeddar Farm

Cairn(s) • 8.49km E

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Auchmantle Fell (The Muckle Cairn)

Cairn(s) • 9.1km E

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Altigoukie Burn Cairn

Cairn(s) • 9.14km E

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Auchmantle Fell (The Wee Cairn)

Cairn(s) • 9.15km E

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Altigoukie Burn Burnt Mound

Burnt Mound / Fulacht Fia • 9.23km E

4

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Dunskirloch

Promontory Fort • 9.61km W

6

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Cairn(s) • 9.75km ESE

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2
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Cairn(s) • 9.88km E

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Cairn(s) • 9.97km ESE

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Mains of Larg NW

Cairn(s) • 10.04km E

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Mains of Larg NE

Cairn(s) • 10.07km E

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Cairn(s) • 10.09km E

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Dounan Nose

Promontory Fort • 10.34km WSW

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Cairn(s) • 10.5km ENE

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Craigbirnoch Central SE

Cairn(s) • 10.55km ENE

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Craigbirnoch

Cairn(s) • 10.65km ENE
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Cairn(s) • 10.65km ENE

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Milton of Larg

Cairn(s) • 10.75km E

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1
Craigbirnoch NW

Cairn(s) • 10.8km ENE

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Craigbirnoch NE

Cairn(s) • 10.88km ENE

8

1
Portobello

Promontory Fort • 11.27km WSW

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Barnshangan W

Cairn(s) • 11.7km E

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Barnshangan E

Cairn(s) • 11.83km E

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Cairn MacNeilie, Cruise

Cairn(s) • 11.89km E

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2

1
Low Airyolland

Cairn(s) • 11.99km E

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Cairn Kenny

Cairn(s) • 12.07km ENE

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1

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White Cairn, Markdhu

Cairn(s) • 12.17km ENE

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Cruise W

Cairn(s) • 12.27km E

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Cruise E

Cairn(s) • 12.35km E

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Littlepark

Cairn(s) • 12.47km E

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Craigenlee Fell E

Cairn(s) • 12.53km SSW

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Hardcroft

Cairn(s) • 12.7km E

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Cruise Back Fell

Hillfort • 12.73km E

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Burnt Mound / Fulacht Fia • 12.76km E

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Craigenlee Fell W

Cairn(s) • 12.76km SSW

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Burnt Mound / Fulacht Fia • 12.77km E

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Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork • 12.82km E

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Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork • 12.82km E

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Garleffin

Standing Stones • 12.83km N

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Burnt Mound / Fulacht Fia • 12.88km E

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Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork • 12.88km E

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Cairn(s) • 13.12km ENE

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Promontory Fort • 13.19km SW

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Standing Stone / Menhir • 13.24km SW

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Craig Fell N

Cairn(s) • 13.27km ESE

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Hillfort • 13.41km ESE

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Chambered Tomb • 13.44km E

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Airyhemming W

Cairn(s) • 13.76km ESE

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Cairn(s) • 13.88km ESE

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Cursus • 13.88km ESE

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Chambered Tomb • 13.94km E

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Kilhern SE

Cairn(s) • 14.02km E

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2

1
Cairn Na Gath

Chambered Cairn • 14.12km E

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2
Mid Gleniron III

Chambered Cairn • 14.15km E

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1

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Mid Gleniron Round Cairn

Round Cairn • 14.18km E

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2

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Droughduil

Artificial Mound • 14.31km ESE

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2
Killantringan Bay

Stone Fort / Dun • 14.63km SW

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Camrie Fell

Cairn(s) • 15.09km E

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1
Laggangarn

Standing Stones • 15.26km ENE

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Sacred Well • 15.34km ESE

3

1

1
Bennen of Garvilland

Hillfort • 15.64km E

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1
Benlaight North

Cairn(s) • 16.06km E

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2

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Wells of the Rees

Sacred Well • 16.16km ENE

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Benlaight South

Cairn(s) • 16.27km E

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Knockdolian

Cairn(s) • 16.35km N

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1
Ballach-a-Heathry

Cairn(s) • 16.69km E

3

1

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Duniewick

Hillfort • 16.77km N

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2
Knockinaam

Standing Stone / Menhir • 17.11km S

3

1
Carscreugh N Burnt Mound

Burnt Mound / Fulacht Fia • 17.16km E

4

2
Carscreugh N Cairn

Cairn(s) • 17.24km E

10

2
Glenchamber

Cairn(s) • 17.41km E

6

2
Carscreugh S

Cairn(s) • 17.71km E

5

2
Coffin Stone (Glenluce)

Natural Rock Feature • 18.16km E

3

1

1
White Cairn, Laggish

Cairn(s) • 18.51km ENE

3

1

1
White Cairn, High Aires

Cairn(s) • 19.26km E

3

1

1
White Cairn, Barrhill

Cairn(s) • 19.95km NE

4

1

1
Whirlpool

Standing Stone / Menhir • 19.96km SSE

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3

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