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Cunninghame Group, North Ayrshire

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

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Overview

A simple "figure of eight" walk of eight miles on good paths.  There is a couple of short, sharp ascents but, just as you get tired: they end.  The old grading is C+.  Good views of Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond are our reward for 725ft of ascent. After leaving Lomond Shores (and toilets), we walk through the country park before heading for the Eastern side of Knockour (OS does not name the hill).  After lunch we complete the circuit of the hill before walking along the side of Loch Lomond.  Cafes and toilets at the end'

Saturday, 4 October 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
221m / 725ft
Type:
circular

Balloch has a station and we could meet train passengers at the entrance to the country park.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 28049 42597
Nearest postcode:
KA20 3AJ
what3words:
stolen.reckon.front
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Morrison's Supermarket, Stevenston: meet at Eastern end of car park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 38356 82165
Nearest postcode:
G83 8QL
what3words:
wolf.seriously.often
Start time:
10:00 am

Loch Lomond Shores, Ben Lomond Way Balloch. Follow signs for main car park and meet at the toilets.

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