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Cairnderry
Date Added: 25th Mar 2025
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 24th Mar 2025. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
Cairnderry submitted by mickm on 17th Mar 2005. View of the cairn looking eastsoutheast up the passage to the northeast chamber. The south chamber is visible to top left and the outline of the 2002 excavations in the quadrant around the northwest chamber can be made out at the top of the picture.
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Log Text: On my return visit I found Cairnderry in an improved condition: The kerb of the cairn was discernible and the exposed chambers in the centre of the cairn were free from vegetation. I was able to reconcile the remains of the cairn with the plan.
Cairnderry Cairn is an impressive monument with easy access from the A714, deserving of more visitors.
Cairn Wood (Barskeoch)
Date Added: 20th Oct 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 15th Aug 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Cairn Wood (Barskeoch) submitted by markj99 on 16th Aug 2023. Large stones deposited on southern arc of Cairn Wood (Barskeoch) Cairn.
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Log Text: The route to Cairn Wood (Barskeoch) follows the old military road from Blackpark farm c. 1 mile W of Newton Stewart. There is space for a car to park at the junction with the A75. The final approach follows a track through fields to a cairn hidden in a wood. My route can be viewed on Cairn Wood (Barskeoch).
Cairn Pat
Date Added: 3rd Oct 2022
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 2nd Oct 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Cairn Pat submitted by markj99 on 3rd Oct 2022. Cairn Pat Hillfort viewed from W.
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Log Text: A concrete road heading N off the A77 between Lochans and Portpatrick gives access to Cairn Pat Hill Fort. The modern antenna dominates Cairn Pat hill. There is a panoramic 360° view from the summit.
Cairn na Gath
Date Added: 25th Nov 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 9th Sep 2017. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Cairn na Gath submitted by cosmic on 15th Oct 2004. Along North edge from East
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Log Text: Cairn na Gath Long Cairn is visible on the right of the Southern Upland Way having passed N through Balmurrie Farm. Cairn Na Gath is closest to the SUW at NX 20916 67493, c. 0.67 miles N of Balmurrie. From this point Cairn na Gath is c. 400 yards E.
Cairn McNeilie
Date Added: 23rd Nov 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 20th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
Cairn McNeilie submitted by cosmic on 10th Oct 2004. Cairn McNeille from roadside
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Log Text: This was my third visit to Cairn MacNeillie, however, it was my first visit in Winter when the vegetation has died down. There are pigs wandering around this cairn adjacent to Cruise farm.
Cairn Macneilie (Inch Parks)
Date Added: 23rd May 2025
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 16th Mar 2025. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Cairn Macneilie (Inch Parks) submitted by markj99 on 20th May 2025. N Arc of Cairn Macneilie (Inch Parks).
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Log Text: Cairn Macneilie (Inch Parks) is a wooded mound on the W edge of Stair Estates. It has been colonised by mature trees on its slopes and summit. Views from the cairn are now restricted by trees but they would have been extensive before afforestation.
Cairn Kenny
Date Added: 6th May 2025
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 8th Dec 2019. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 1
Cairn Kenny submitted by mickm on 17th Mar 2005. A view of the ravaged interior of this single-chambered Bargrennan type cairn, showing the visible remains of the chamber and passage, most of which is concealed by redeposited cairn material. The chamber is aligned west to east with the passage entered from the east. There was a peristalith of closely spaced stones around the cairn, a few of which remain visible on the northeast side. There has evidently been some antiquarian excavation and according to the RCAHMS the cairn was subject to distu...
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Log Text: Cairn Kenny is located in isolated moorland c. 2 miles from the nearest road: it is doubtful that it was worth the trouble to visit a ruined cairn.
Cairn Hill (Dalquharran)
Date Added: 6th Nov 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st Aug 2023. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 4
Cairn Hill (Dalquharran) submitted by markj99 on 1st Aug 2023. Cairn Hill (Dalquharran) Cairn viewed from west.
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Log Text: Directions to Cairn Hill (Dalquharran) : Take the B741 Dailly road off the A77, N of Girvan. After c. 5 miles stay straight on for Maybole at the Dailly junction. Continue for 75 yards to park up in estate gates on the right. Walk c. 100 yards S into the estate to reach a path heading E into a wood. Follow the path E for c. 150 yards then head S for c. 50 yards along a path heading into a field. The cairn is c. 130 yards SE of the entrance into the field.
Cairn Hill (Cairnryan)
Date Added: 6th Jul 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 23rd Jun 2024. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 3
Cairn Hill (Cairnryan) submitted by markj99 on 4th Jul 2024. Cairn Hill (Cairnryan) Cairn viewed from ESE.
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Log Text: Having read the Canmore description, I expected to see a rough circle of scattered stones on the summit of Cairn Hill. The current state of the cairn is a barely perceptible low grassy mound. I suppose nearby dry stane dykes could account for the disappearance of the cairn stones. On the plus side, there are extensive views from the summit trig point.
Cairn Hill (Barraer)
Date Added: 21st Oct 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 11th Aug 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Cairn Hill (Barraer) submitted by markj99 on 13th Aug 2023. Field clearance stones in NW Arc of Cairn Hill (Barraer) Cairn.
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Log Text: Directions to Cairn Hill (Barraer): Take the narrow unsigned road starting at NX 3953 6427 on the A75, c. 1.2 miles W of the A75 roundabout at Newton Stewart. Follow the winding lane for c. 2 miles to reach a lay-by at NX 38464 61246. Follow a rocky track heading W into a field then head uphill to Cairn Hill (Barraer). My route is viewable on Cairn Hill (Barraer).
Cairn Fell
Date Added: 10th Oct 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 8th Oct 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Cairn Fell submitted by markj99 on 9th Oct 2022. Cairn Fell Summit Cairn viewed from Centre of Cairn Fell Cairn.
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Log Text: There are no obvious routes to the summit of Cairn Fell so I devised a cross country route (see Listing). The cairn has been extensively robbed however has a significant presence.
Cairn Buy
Date Added: 5th May 2025
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 26th Sep 2020. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Cairn Buy submitted by markj99 on 3rd Oct 2020. Cairn Buy viewed from S.
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Log Text: Despite its proximity to the coast Cairn Buy has a sense of isolation, on a patch of moorland with a sea view.
Cairn Avel
Date Added: 6th May 2025
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 17th Sep 2020. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Cairn Avel submitted by durhamnature on 8th Oct 2012. Photo of the cairn from "Report of Commission on Monuments...Galloway" via archive.org
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Log Text: Cairn Avel can be visited as a short detour from the route to Braidenoch Cross Slabs above Carasphairn.
Caerketton Hill
Date Added: 26th Nov 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Midlothian)
Visited: Yes on 21st Apr 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 3
Caerketton Hill submitted by markj99 on 25th Apr 2023. Caerketton Hill Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: I parked at NT 24954 66968, a car park at the Hillend Ski Centre junction with the A702 on the S edge of Edinburgh. A path leading W starts here, before it turns to the SW. This path leads up to an elevated ridge which commands impressive views of Edinburgh. Caerketton Fort and Cairn are accessed by this moderately steep route. My route can be viewed on Caerketton Hill Cairn.
Caerhun Chambered Tomb
Date Added: 10th Jan 2023
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Wales (Conwy)
Visited: Yes on 20th Apr 2011. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Caerhun Chambered Tomb submitted by TimPrevett on 30th Jul 2004. The view west - notice the curve of stones in front of the chamber; Maen y Bardd visible to the far left.
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Log Text: Caerhun Chambered Tomb blends into the landscape. It is best to look for a twisted hawthorn tree beside a large rock. The subterranean chamber is located c. 20 yards NW of the tree.
Caerhun Chambered Tomb
Date Added: 10th Jan 2023
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Wales (Conwy)
Visited: Yes on 20th Apr 2011. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Caerhun Chambered Tomb submitted by TimPrevett on 30th Jul 2004. The view west - notice the curve of stones in front of the chamber; Maen y Bardd visible to the far left.
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Log Text: Caerhun Chambered Tomb blends into the landscape. It is best to look for a twisted hawthorn tree beside a large rock. The subterranean chamber is located c. 20 yards NW of the tree.
Caerhun Chambered Tomb
Date Added: 10th Jan 2023
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Wales (Conwy)
Visited: Yes on 20th Apr 2011. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Caerhun Chambered Tomb submitted by TimPrevett on 30th Jul 2004. The view west - notice the curve of stones in front of the chamber; Maen y Bardd visible to the far left.
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Log Text: Caerhun Chambered Tomb blends into the landscape. It is best to look for a twisted hawthorn tree beside a large rock. The subterranean chamber is located c. 20 yards NW of the tree.
Cae Coch
Date Added: 9th Jun 2021
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Wales (Conwy)
Visited: Yes on 20th Apr 2011. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
Cae Coch submitted by TimPrevett on 9th Apr 2004. A composite of the spectacular back drop to the south west of Cae Coch standing stone, a short walk from the Rowen Youth Hostel, along with numerous other ancient monuments.
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Log Text: A narrow road winds up into the Welsh hills from Tal-y-bont (Conwy) on the B5106 signed for Llanbedr-y-cennin. Stay straight on this narrow lane for c. 3 miles to reach a 90 degree bend at Cae Coch. It is possible to park on the corner otherwise walk back from the nearest passing place. Follow the track E for c. 0.33 miles to see Cae Coch Standing Stone in the field on the L.
This c. 7 foot stone is one of many ancient sites in the area.
Bwlch y Ddeufaen S
Date Added: 2nd May 2025
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Wales (Conwy)
Visited: Yes on 20th Apr 2011. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Bwlch y Ddeufaen S submitted by Supersequin on 15th Mar 2025. This is the stone to the left of the path as you travel from Rowen.
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Log Text: A narrow road winds up into the Welsh hills from Tal-y-bont (Conwy) on the B5106 signed for Llanbedr-y-cennin. Stay straight on this narrow lane for c. 4 miles to reach a Car Park at SH 7206 7153.
Bwlch y Ddeufaen standing stones are c. 0.5 miles from here along the Roman Road. Both stones are impressive however the distance between them and the dissimilarity of shape suggests to me that they are individual way markers rather than paired stones. There are several cairns nearby which lend weight to this theory.
Bwlch y Ddeufaen N
Date Added: 2nd May 2025
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Wales (Conwy)
Visited: Yes on 20th Apr 2011. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Bwlch y Ddeufaen N submitted by Supersequin on 15th Mar 2025. View looking south in which the pylon is clearly visible.
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Log Text: A narrow road winds up into the Welsh hills from Tal-y-bont (Conwy) on the B5106 signed for Llanbedr-y-cennin. Stay straight on this narrow lane for c. 4 miles to reach a Car Park at SH 7206 7153.
Bwlch y Ddeufaen standing stones are c. 0.5 miles from here along the Roman Road. Both stones are impressive however the distance between them and the dissimilarity of shape suggests to me that they are individual way markers rather than paired stones. There are several cairns nearby which lend weight to this theory.