Posted by MikeK

Length of route:

9 km (6 mi)

Suitable for:

Walking

Details:

Maps OS Explorer 312 Landranger 83

This is a delightful route taking in 3 tops and affording lovely views of the Cree Estuary, the Machars, Isle of Man and the Cumbrian Fells. This area is filled with the remains of the Neolithic Period and one or two sites will be visited during the walk. The route itself starts from the Skyreburn glen at Whiteside GR555562 and after climbing a gate a track goes through a plantation for 700 metres. The route follows a NW then a northerly direction for 650 metres quickly gaining height to the ridge that goes westerly for 1.4K to the highest point of the walk Cairnharrow GR533561. This an ideal spot for a break and take in the views.

Going south then east for 2K the tops of Barholm Hill and Ben John are crossed before picking up a track that leads to Laggan farm, with an easy 3K walk easterly past High Auchenlarie to Kirkdale GR517531. The standing stones of Cairnholy are in the proximity of the finish and are worth a visit.

Actual walking distance= 11km