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Trail to Carn Barn Chambered Cairn.


(Average user rating3 unrated 3/5)

About Trail to Carn Barn Chambered Cairn.

Signposted trail along forest roads to the Carn Barn Chambered Cairn.

You stand a good chance of seeing hen harriers.

Access with care through old harvesting site.

How to get there:

Trail to Carn Barn Chambered Cairn. can be started from Kilmory in Aucheleffan Forest which is part of Arran. Kilmory is the nearest town or village.

Access is from the A841, one mile east of Kilmory. At the blue cycle signpost, take the track north for half a mile into the forest.

OS Grid Reference: NR 974220
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Sunlight on grassy glade in Sitka spruce

Kilmory Facilities.
Information
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
Signposted route.
Length of trail:
9 miles
Approximate time of trail:
3 hours
Open or closed:
open - access with care through an old harvesting site
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:
Andy Walker
Recreation Ranger
01770 302218
e-mail: andy.walker@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

3 Stars 3 Stars

A good choice if you want to spend just a couple of hours in route but still want a full experience. Path is ok. Time to time there are nice views just good for a picnic break.

DayPacker, 4/Jul/2011

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