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Overview

Finally, after over a decade of walking the Ayrshire Coastal Path in sections, we reach the final stretch. We will walk ‘in reverse’ from the end of the path at the tiny church of Glenapp on farm tracks and (mainly) quiet country roads the 9 miles back to Ballantrae. If the weather is good, we will have views out towards the Northern Irish coast. We should also have time for celebratory tea and cake at the garden centre in Ballantrae.

£15 per passenger for the mileage.

Saturday, 6 September 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
linear

This walk requires cars at each end of the route. If you can offer a lift on the day, please let the Leader know as soon as possible.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 55608 66581
Nearest postcode:
G11 6RY
what3words:
snail.mild.text
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Meet outside Partick railway station at 9am. Lifts for those who need them will be organised on the morning.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NX 08299 75305
Nearest postcode:
KA26 0PG
what3words:
lavender.flick.throw
Start time:
11:00 am

The walk begins at Glenapp Church on the A77 south of Ballantrae. Some cars will be left here and returned to later in the day.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NX 08415 82366
Nearest postcode:
KA26 0ND
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

The walk ends in Ballantrae, where cars can park on the shorefront. We will have time for tea and cake at Craigiemains Garden Centre.

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