We are the Kilmarnock & Loudoun Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The walk begins at small harbour at Ballantrae, where toilet facilities are available. Pleasant walking along the beach till we reach Bennane Head. We will take the shore path (old A77) around Bennane Head, past Snibs cave. This hermits cave is worth exploring. This is the only section with a short elevation, but nothing too demanding. This route prevents vergeside walking for a good bit along the busy road. It is also more pleasant walking next to the sea. The walk goes through Bennane Head caravan park and then heads down to the beach again where we continue back to the cars at the Varyag monument at Lendalfoot. This is a short pleasant section of ACP, allowing time for coffee and cake or fish and chips at Girvan on way home.
Car sharing is recommended from Kilmarnock to Lendalfoot, where we take the bus along to Ballantrae to the start of the walk. Remember travel pass if you have one. The shore path around Bennane Head can be muddy, particularly if farm animals have been using it.
Meet at East Ayrshire Council Headquarters, London Road, Kilmarnock 0900 for departure 0915 to drive to Lendalfoot for bus transfer to Ballantrae to commence walk
Public car park at Vennel Street, Ballantrae, where public toilets are available
Varyag Monument,Lendalfoot
