The Grey Cairns of Camster are reconstructed ancient burial cairns in the countryside near Camster. You can follow wooden walkways to the structures and, if the low entrances suit you, crawl inside both cairns. Information boards explain their history and cover peat bogs, rewilding and climate change. The quiet setting makes this a peaceful stop, though rain can leave muddy water in the long cairn and slippery patches on the paths. Wear waterproof footwear and take your rubbish away; there are no bins.
The cairns and their reconstruction
The Grey Cairns of Camster are reconstructed burial cairns. Their restored form lets visitors see the structures from outside and enter them through low openings. The entrances are small, so getting inside depends on whether you can fit through.
Paths, signs and wet weather
Wooden walkways lead to the cairns. Information boards cover the site’s history as well as climate change, rewilding and the role of wet peat bogs in trapping carbon dioxide. Rain can leave muddy water inside the long cairn, and parts of the walkways and tunnels can be slippery. Waterproof boots are useful, and visitors are asked to take their rubbish away because there are no bins.
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Can you go inside the Grey Cairns of Camster?
Yes. Both reconstructed cairns can be entered through small openings, if you can fit through them.
Are the Grey Cairns of Camster open all day?
The site is listed as open 24 hours a day.
What should I wear to visit the cairns?
Wear waterproof boots. Rain can leave muddy water inside the long cairn, and the paths and tunnels can be slippery.
