Cook's Cairn
Mountain in Scotland
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The hike up Cook's Cairn
The route starts at Alanreid Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
Parking and starting point
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Cook's Cairn?
Cook's Cairn is 756 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 213 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Cook's Cairn?
From Alanreid Car Park it is about 10.2 km one way with 496 m of ascent. Expect around 6 h 37 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Cook's Cairn?
The nearest parking is Alanreid Car Park (southwest of the peak) — 10.2 km on foot · ↑ 496 m · about 6 h 37 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 11.2 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Cook's Cairn in Conquer?
Yes — Cook's Cairn is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Cook's Cairn in the app
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