Posted by MikeK

Length of route:

8 km (5 mi)

Suitable for:

Walking

And:

Bird watchers

Details:

Maps OS Explorer 311/312 Landranger 83

This route combines different historical eras of granite quarrying at the Fell, the Covenanters at Kirkmabreck church and Neolithic man at Cairnholy. Starting in Creetown the route passes the present Kirkmabreck church going uphill through woodland to pick up the path going south easterly for 2K. This was the daily trudge for the quarry workers on their way to work at the Fell, a spectacular but dangerous place. Continuing in the same direction for 1.4K the road to Cambret farm is briefly used before climbing to Cairnholy Hill GR513553. The descent to Cairnholy Chambered Cairns is followed by an easy walk down the road to the pick up at Kirkdale GR517531.

Actual walk distance = 10km