We are the Cunninghame Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The walk starts from the large sculpture, Monarch of Auchmountain Glen, by George Wylie. The route follows a well reconstructed path through the ‘’fairy glen’’ which has been recognised in the Scottish Walking Awards as ‘The Most Improved Walking Place’ in Scotland. The path ascends 15 staircases and crosses 8 bridges, always following the Cartsburn, as it cascades over spectacular waterfalls and through beautiful natural scenery. One last staircase and we are out of The Glen onto a grass path to Whinhill Reservoir. Round the reservoir, we are briefly on the golf course, before heading up towards Craigieknowe Burn. At the Water Shaft, the track is left behind and we follow a faint path up through the moors to a well-defined - though boggy in places - farm track. Easy going now to the style at the base of Corlick Hill, 994.09 feet. Would suggest we leave backpacks here, climb the hill, and return for lunch. The way back follows our outward route in reverse and allows appreciation of the spectacular views (weather permitting).
Take care on staircases, especially if they are wet. Only one well-made stile to cross, no fences! Not suitable for ‘trainers’, boots advised, and poles if you use them.
Morrison's Supermarket, Stevenston We meet to share cars and offer lifts at the far corner of the supermarket car park, nearest the big roundabout on the bypass. NOTE: THE WALK LEADER, SAM, WILL MEET AT THE START OF THE WALK AT AUCHMOUNTAIN GLEN. PLEASE THEREFORE ORGANISE CAR SHARE AMONGST MEMBERS.
If travelling direct, 10.00hrs at Glen Entrance on Kilmacolm Rd. Starting point for walk: What3Words bowls.sadly.slam Directions. Follow the A78, Inverkip Rd into Greenock. At the roundabout, go right along the Cornhaddock to Drumfrochar Rd, B7054. At the overhead railway bridge, right for Kilmacolm Rd, B788. When you pass Whinhill Station, the entrance to Auchmountain Glen is 100yds ahead, on the right. There are parking bays in several places across from the glen entrance on Kilmacolm Rd NOTE: THE WALK LEADER WILL MEET AT THE START OF THE WALK
