Cairnsmore of Carsphairn

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Cairnsmore of Carsphairn rises to 797 m (2,615 ft) in Dumfries and Galloway. It is one of the 222 Corbetts — Scottish hills between 2,500 and 3,000 feet. It stands among the higher summits of Dumfries and Galloway. It is one of 72 hills the Albion Guide maps in Dumfries and Galloway.

Other hills nearby include Moorbrock Hill and Windy Standard. The closest station is New Cumnock, 16.3 km to the north.

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