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Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Group

We are the Cumbernauld & Kilsyth 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
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Overview

Starting at Heads of Ayr this popular walk has great views of Ailsa Craig and on a good day Ireland. The route is on dismantled railway paths, cliff top field paths and sandy beach. Passing Dunure Castle, Doocot and Croy Bay it reaches Culzean Castle. From here the walk goes through the Culzean Country Park and passes the Swan Pond before descending back down to the coastal path into Maidens.

Sunday, 15 February 2026
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.4km / 9.6mi
Ascent:
250m / 820ft
Type:
linear

Local Walk Grade C+

Walk by private bus. Numbers will be restricted.

NOTE:  If you wish to book a place on the bus for this Sunday walk,  please text Hilda - 07879 271650 from 6pm on Monday 9th February 2026, and remember to include your name in text.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 76126 74380
Nearest postcode:
G67 2LP
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Start time:
9:00 am

Travel to start of walk by private bus. Pick up points in Cumbernauld: 8:50am - Craiglinn Roundabout Bus Stop 8:55am - Condorrat Main Road Bus Stop. 9.00 am - Park at car park for Cumbernauld New Town Hall, Bron Way, Cumbernauld G67 2LP Then make your way to the bus stop on Bron Way (left out car park) (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 76040 74588
Nearest postcode:
G67 1EW
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Estimated finish time:
6:00 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