Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Far Cairn
Far Cairn — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Barrhill · 6.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Far Cairn is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Far Cairn is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. The area offers various walking trails for outdoor enthusiasts, making it a suitable destination for hiking and exploring the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a blend of challenging routes and more accessible paths, appealing to a range of abilities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0393, -4.8021
- Nearest railway station
- Barrhill — 6.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613128 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Far Cairn?
- Far Cairn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Far Cairn?
- Far Cairn — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Far Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Barrhill, about 6.6 km away. Its coordinates are 55.0393°, -4.8021°.
- How do I get to Far Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Barrhill, about 6.6 km away.