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Image of Nether Holm of Dalquhairn (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Cairn viewed from N.

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Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Cairn viewed from E.

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Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Cairn viewed from S.

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Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Cairn viewed from W.

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Interior of Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Cairn viewed from N.

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Nether Holm of Dalquhairn

Cairn(s)

markj99 Sep 21, 2024

Visited 17.09.24

Nether Holm of Dalquhairn is a ruined cairn c. 7 miles NE of Carsphairn in Dumfries and Galloway. It is located in a grass field c. 250 yards SE of Nether Holm of Dalquhairn farm. The round cairn has been badly treated: First of all, it was almost completely robbed of stone, then it was enclosed in a stone wall and finally trees were planted on the perimeter of the cairn. These trees are now mature, delineating the original cairn. There is an intermittent grass bank up to 3 feet high within the stone wall, possibly defining the original extent of the cairn. The centre is a grassy hollow, largely free of trees and vegetation. No stones are visible on the surface of the cairn. Canmore ID 64319 has details of Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Cairn.

On my visit, I bumped into the friendly farmer who was happy for me to go to the cairn since there were only a few lambs in the field.

Nether Holm of Dalquhairn

Cairn(s)

markj99 Sep 21, 2024

Directions from N: Take the A713 Dalmellington turn off the A77 Bankfield Roundabout on the edge of Ayr. Head through Dalmellington to Carsphairn. After c. 22.7 miles take the B729 Moniaive turn off the A713 on the E edge of Carsphairn. Stay on the B729 for c. 5.2 miles to reach Smittons Farm. Take the left turn cul-de-sac signed for Water of Ken. Follow this single track for c. 5.2 miles to park up at the junction with Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Farm. My walking route is viewable on Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Cairn.

Directions from S: Take the A76 Kilmarnock turn off the Cuckoo Bridge Roundabout on the A75 at Dumfries. After c. 1.8 miles take the left turn for B729 Moniaive. (There is parking for The Twelve Apostles of Hollywood c. 450 yards from the junction on the left. This large stone circle is a must see). Take the B729 for c. 13.5 miles to Moniaive. Follow the B729 through Moniaive for c. 10 miles to reach a left turn cul-de-sac for Water of Ken. Follow this single track for c. 5.2 miles to park up at the junction with Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Farm. My walking route is viewable on Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Cairn.