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Kilmarnock & Loudoun Group

We are the Kilmarnock & Loudoun Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

We drive to Ayr and take the bus to Dunure (remember your travel pass if you have one)

This is a particularly beautiful section of the ACP starting at the scenic village of Dunure and ending at the seaside town of Ayr.    The terrain is varied including beaches, rocky shoreline, farmland and disused railway.    There is a steep section climbing from the beach via steps.  There are several tidal sections which are easily passed on a receding tide.    We pass Drumbain waterfall, and care is required on the rocks when in spate.  

Saturday, 4 October 2025
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Several stiles and kissing gates are well maintained.   Cows and sheep are often on the shoreline at Fisherton and the disused railway.    Sturdy footwear and walking poles are useful over the rocky outcrops.   This walk is graded B/Moderate to Difficult.   There is the availability of having a coffee stop at 'The Secret Garden Tearoom' or at 'The Burns Centre, Alloway' at the end of the walk.   

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 43993 37553
Nearest postcode:
KA3 7DG
what3words:
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

East Ayrshire Headquarters, London Road, Kilmarnock

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 25382 15771
Nearest postcode:
KA7 4LS
what3words:
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Start time:
10:15 am

Bus stop in Dunure

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 33222 17963
Nearest postcode:
KA7 4PQ
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Burns cottage car park

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking