We are the Kilmarnock & Loudoun Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The walk leader is David Allison 07926 280835).
This 9 mile B+ walk starts at Stincher bridge car park and takes a 1.5 mile road walk to Loch Bradan before picking up a track that heads up hill towards Craigbrock Hill. We then descend over rough ground and cross over the Nick of Breckbowie before heading over a number of tops with no names and descend to a path that leads to Loch Bradan. The return path follows Loch Bradan all the way to the forest road then back to the carpark.
The walk offers excellent views of the Rhinns of Kells and the Awful Hand."
While there are no styles or fences to cross there are some steep ascents and descents so poles are recommended and while most of the walk is on paths and tracks you will also pass over some rough ground which could be boggy depending on the weather conditions so gaiters recommended.
Should you be travelling direct to Stincher Bridge car park then please let David know either by phone (07926 280835).
Meeting at East Ayrshire Headquarters, Kilmarnock, KA3 7DD at 08:45 for car sharing and departing at 09:00
Take to A77 south and just after Minishant take the B7045 to Straiton. Continue through Straiton village onto the minor road to Newton Stewart for about 7 miles where you will arrive at Stincher Bridge. Take the minor road to the left just before the bridge and after about 20yds you will see the car park on the left.
