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Byre Wood – Smaller Cairn loop from Blackcraig Wood

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Byre Wood – Smaller Cairn loop from Blackcraig Wood

Hard

35

runners

Byre Wood – Smaller Cairn loop from Blackcraig Wood

02:32

18.8km

720m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.00 km

Forest Descent to Newton Stewart

Highlight • Trail

Good down hill before Newton Stewart but all in all route 7 great route

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2

4.82 km

Byre Wood

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Beautiful wooded section of walking just after passing through Cairnsmore. Keep your eyes peeled for red deer and wild goats roaming around this area.

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6.25 km

Bardrochwood Moor

Forest

4

8.88 km

Smaller Cairn

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Worth heading to the main cairn and trig point for the views

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5

9.47 km

Cairnsmore of Fleet Summit Trig Point

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This is a very easy to reach top that is quite varied in terms of terrain. The way up can feel quite long, but the views from the top are …

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17.1 km

Bogue Wood of Cairnsmore

Forest

B

18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.82 km

5.02 km

3.09 km

1.72 km

147 m

Surfaces

8.97 km

3.09 km

2.64 km

2.53 km

1.57 km

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