Cairn of Barns

No. 605 of 1,938 in the Cairngorms, No. 151 for hikes, No. 150 for views. Nature, 25.1 km from Ballater, just outside the Cairngorms National Park.

A 648-metre hill summit.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Height
648 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.56 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
WhitehaughStay, 23 km from BallaterHikes and fells
Loch Wharral BothyStay, 22 km from BallaterHikes and fells
Braedownie HutStay, 22 km from BallaterHikes and fells

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Bothy Distillery29 km from BallaterFood and pubs
The Sweet Retreat25 km from Ballater, just outside the parkFood and pubs

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