We are the Kilmarnock & Loudoun Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The Greenock cut is a registered monument which has, sadly fallen into disrepair in recent years. However the route provides fine views over Greenock, the Clyde estuary and the hills beyond. The good path is mostly level, but becomes more undulating after we turn to head back to the start point. We will walk this route in a clockwise direction. Leaving the start point we soon join the cut (water supply) itself. At the end of the cut we follow the undulating path until a road off to our right is reached. At this point, group individuals will have a choice whether to follow the main path back to the car park, or walk up to a mast before going over open grassland to the top of Dunrod hill. Coming down from Dunrod hill to return to the start point is very steep, so great care should be taken particularly if underfoot conditions are wet.
If you intend to follow the route over Dunrod hill this is a B grade, moderate walk. Otherwise it would be graded C+. In good weather conditions the path is usually dry, but there may be some puddles and muddy patches here and there. The grass will be long if taking the route up to Dunrod hill so gaiters would be advised at this point. Walking poles are strongly recommended. Travel distance from Kilmarnock is 37 miles each way, £24 per car. To get there, follow the A78 to Largs. In Largs go past the Vikingar centre before turning right onto Douglas street. This street then becomes the Brisbane glen road. Follow this narrow, winding road for some time until you reach a signpost to the left indicating Greenock cut visitor centre. The car park is next to the visitor centre.
East Ayrshire council offices car park, 95 London Road, Kilmarnock KA3 7DD
Greenock cut visitor centre
