Cairnsmore of Fleet, near Newton Stewart

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Summary

The Cairnsmore of Fleet is the most southerly two thousand foot hill in Scotland and a magnificent viewpoint for the Cree Estuary and the Solway. It makes for a popular and fairly straightforward hillwalk.

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Grade (key)

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Bog Factor (key)

  • 3.5/5

Rating

Terrain

Wood and forest paths and tracks, then excellent hill path over moorland. Boggy on final approach to summit.

Public Transport

None to start.

Start

Signed parking along track side near Graddoch Bridge. Open in Google Maps.

Hillwalking in Winter

Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. All route descriptions and difficulties given here are for summer conditions. See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.

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