We are the Kilmarnock & Loudoun Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This 9 mile circular walk will start from the walkers car park in Straiton, we will follow part of the Church Walk till we reach one of the roads into Blairquhan. We will then follow this tarred road till we reach the gate house near Kirkmichael before retracing our route till we reach Tranew Linn for lunch.
We will then follow a fisherman’s track along the Water of Girvan before crossing the bridge over the river and starting a slow gentle climb past Altizourie farm and onto Sclenteuch Moor. This section has a good path but it has some wet parts and waterproof boots are advised. The walk will start from the Walkers car park, Straiton at 10.00am and finish at approximately 14.30.
Travel Description: Take the A77 south to Minishant then the B7045 sign posted Straiton.
A round trip 56 miles. Travel time from Kilmarnock to Staiton takes approximately 44 minutes.
Risk Assessment:
There are 2 small sections of road walking which will require care. Sclenteuch Moor has a section of good path but it has some wet parts and waterproof boots are advised.
Meeting Arrangements: meet at East Ayrshire Council Headquarters, 95 London Road, Kilmarnock KA3 7DD to arrange car sharing at 08.45am and depart 09.00am prompt.
Travel Description: Take the A77 south to Minishant then the B7045 sign posted Straiton. The walk will start from the Walkers car park, Straiton at 10.00am. The walk leader will meet you at the Straiton car park. Please let the walk leader know if you intend to travel direct to the start point.
