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Cruise Fell

Cairn (prehistoric)
Cruise Fell
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From the Historic Environment Scotland record 61663

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  • Oliver Dixon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Dave Kelly, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • David Baird, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Rab McMurdo, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Billy McCrorie, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Nigel Thompson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Andy Farrington, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
GaldenochBead (roman) · 554 yd

Explorer Tom Galdenoch in Dumfries and Galloway is where a Roman bead was found, which means some ancient fashionista lost their jewelry right here by the Luce valley. I bet its unlikely celebrity friend is a Roman senator who actually cared about his accessories more than his politics, which is saying something. It’s got that elegant but slightly lost energy of a

AiryollandCairn · 586 yd

Explorer Tom Airyolland in Dumfries and Galloway is a cairn that the wind keeps picking on because it’s too still. It’s basically a pile of stones pretending to be a landmark for hikers. The nearby wood probably protects it from the worst of the gale force insults. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.

Kettle CaldronWaterfall · 1160 ydWar MemorialMemorial · 1.5 miNew Luce, Main Street, War Memorial HallPublic Hall (19th Century) - (20th Century), War Memorial (20th Century) · 1.5 mi

Explorer Tom New Luce, Main Street, War Memorial Hall is the ultimate party crasher with a serious side. Imagine its dating profile: 'Likes war, hates modern decor, 19th-century heart.' It’s standing there looking dignified but probably judging your shoes. Whisper a secret at it; it’s kept worse ones for decades.

New Luce Memorial HallMemorial · 1.5 miNew Luce StationRailway Station (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 1.6 mi

Explorer Tom New Luce Station has a local who claims he invented the whole concept of railway waiting rooms just to annoy his neighbours. He probably built it out of spite and old biscuit tin lids. The name is long enough to make you question your life choices. Bring someone who'll believe anything you say.

Caves of KilhernChambered Cairn (neolithic) · 1.9 miBareagle WoodForest · 2.0 miKnockiebae PlantationForest · 2.1 miWhite BarMountain / peak · 2.8 miDunragit HouseCastle (medieval) (possible), Country House (18th Century) · 3.0 mi

Explorer Tom Dunragit House has been in a bitter feud with the rain for centuries, claiming it’s just being picky about when it gets wet. It started as a possible medieval castle and turned into an 18th-century country house, which is like changing your hairstyle mid-argument. It looks like it’s complaining about its own dampness every single day without fail. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than my

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