We are the Kilmarnock & Loudoun Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This is stage one of Ayrshire Coastal Path (ACP). The walk begins on gravel footpath, rising steeply through woodlands until opening up onto moorland with views across coastland and Loch Ryan. We take the clifftop route, initially downhill to Currarie Port. A beautiful spot for lunch and viewing wildlife. Following ACP signposts we climb onto grassy slopes. The second half of this walk can be a bit challenging due to grassy tussocks going gently up and down along the clifftop to avoid deep gullies. We have a burn to cross leading to a shingle beach before heading along a surfaced single track road back to Ballantrae.
Walk Leader: Sandra Bogle
Contact details: 07751090967
Risk assessment:
Care required crossing the busy A77
Burn to ford via stepping stone
Grassy tussocks along clifftop
Poles and gaiters recommended.
Meeting place: East Ayrshire Council Offices car park, London Road, Kilmarnock 0900 hours for 0915 departure. Please let the walk leader know if you intend to travel directly to Ballantrae.
Directions: drive south on A77 through Girvan to Ballantrae. Car park well signposted to shore front where there are public toilets. We will board local bus at 10:57 from Main Street to Glenapp Church. Remember your travel card if you have one.
