We are the Cunninghame Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
From Galston we walk out past Barr Castle and follow the Burn Anne trail through the Burnhouse Brae Wood. We then follow a minor road for about a mile to the Gallow Law cairn, where we’ll have a coffee break. Leaving the cairn, we walk through several plantations, some of which have been recently felled. Following a lunch stop, we enter the Lanfine Estate, where we may see the wild boars in their enclosure, before heading back to Darvel.
Grade C+
Risk Assessement
We need to be aware of traffic on the minor road section, and the field leading up to the cairn is likely to be very muddy (approx. 200 yards). There is one gate to be climbed.
Travel arrangements
We’ll meet at the Caledonian car park, Irvine (behind Aldi’s) for a 9:00 am departure. We’ll drive to the car park in Ranoldcoup Road, Darvel, KA17 0JU. Ranoldcoup Road is the first road on the right after you pass the war memorial in Hastings Square, which is on your right as you drive through Darvel. From Darvel, we’ll get a No. 1 bus to Galston. There is a 15 minute service on a Saturday. Bring bus fare or travel cards.
If you’d like to join Thomson on the walk, please email him at thomson.kerr@btinternet.com, or text to 07761 807366, stating if you intend to meet in Irvine, or go straight to Darvel. If going direct to Darvel, you must be there by 9:40. I hope to see you there.
Caledonian car park, Irvine (behind Aldi’s)
Ranoldcoup Road, Darvel, KA17 0JU. Ranoldcoup Road is the first road on the right after you pass the war memorial in Hastings Square,
