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Kilmarnock & Loudoun Group

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

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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

Overview

This is a linear walk from Dumfries House along the Lugar Water to Ochiltree and then along the fields to the gatehouse of Auchinleck House. Then we walk along the driveway to the Boswell Coach House where it is possible to purchase a coffee. We then return along the same route.

Saturday, 18 April 2026
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
linear

This walk is along good paths with some elevation coming out of the Dumfries House estate but then level for most of the route..

Dumfries House carpark as now got charges in places for residents outside East Ayrshire. If you have a sticker, make sure you have it visible in your car.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 43947 37469
Nearest postcode:
KA3 7BU
what3words:
dined.applauded.season
Meeting time:
8:45 am

Meeting point is at East Ayrshire Headquarters 95 London Road Kilmarnock KA3 7BU where car sharing will be organised.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 54692 21608
Nearest postcode:
KA18 2LL
what3words:
duet.certainly.sculpting
Start time:
9:30 am

Starting point will be in the carpark of Dumfries House.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 54692 21608
Nearest postcode:
KA18 2LL
what3words:
duet.certainly.sculpting
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

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