Busby Reservoir and Blackshaw Estate

Cunninghame Group, North Ayrshire

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Overview

Starting at Busby Reservoir this walk goes through the lovely woods of Blackshaw Estate.

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Start time:: 7:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 9:00 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: 45.7m / 150ft
Type:: circular

Another of Iain's inspired local summer evening walks. These are short and easy: the perfect antidote to the midweek blues. For new and occasional walkers who'd like to try us out.

Features

Car parking available
Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 24045 46225
Nearest postcode:: KA22 7NU
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Start time:: 7:00 pm

Busby Reservoir and Wind Farm Gates, on the Ardrossan to Dalry road , one mile above Chapelhill roundabout.

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