We are the Eastwood Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A pleasant circular walk from the Cumbrae Ferry slip to Millport following the quiet inner circle road with some diversion through farm paths and tracks. We stop for lunch at the site of the Glaid Stone which is the highest point on the walk. Here there are good views of Largs, Fairlie and the North Ayrshire Hills. Descent into Millport passes the small and interesting Cathedral of the Isles which features a 123-foot steeple and magnificent stained glass. Following a coffee stop at the Garrison House Cafe in Millport we return to the ferry slip via the inner road avoiding the busier coastal route.
This is a C+ graded walk. The climb by road to the Glaidstone is quite steep but the ascent is relatively gradual. The views from the top are worth it. The farms paths and tracks can be very muddy so boots are essential and gaiters recommended.
This is a car sharing walk with meeting place at Clarkston Hall Car Park at 8.15am to leave at 8.30am sharp.
Park in Largs at the Brooksby Medical Centre Car Park, 31 Brisbane Road, KA30 8LH. Parking is allowed here at the weekend and is free.
Public Transport is an option by train to Largs from Glasgow Central Station. The train leaves Glasgow at 8.45am arriving Largs 9.49am. (Please check service in advance). Walk to the Ferry terminal to join the group at 10am. Anyone intending to take the train should let the walk leader know by 9pm the evening before the walk.
The group will catch the 10.15am ferry from Largs to the Cumbrae Slip where the walk commences at 10.30am.
There are public toilets at Largs just before the ferry terminal and also at the Garrison in Millport.
References:
OS Explorer 341 Greenock, Largs and Millport
https://www.ayrshirepaths.org.uk 'Cumbrae Walks and Cycling'
https://www.scotrail.co.uk
Clarkston Hall Car Park.
The ferry slip on Cumbrae.
