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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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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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Join now for just £3.58 per month
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