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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.

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

We will walk along the beach to Barassie with views of Arran and Ailsa Craig. Our tea break will be where the houses at Barassie come into view. After that we will continue through a housing estate into the woods which runs alongside a railway track. The woods are a wildlife reserve. The walk will be mainly on tarmac after the beach.  This is not a difficult walk but quite lengthy. After lunch we will head back to the beach where people participate in wild swimming. Bring swimsuit if you want😆. 

Saturday, 21 September 2024
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Sturdy trainers or boots, no poles or gaiters required.

Walk Leaders are Caroline Magowan and Cathy Stewart.  Please let the walk leaders know if you need any further information or you intend to travel direct to the start point.  Mobile 07747151836.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • 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

Meet at East Ayrshire Council Headquarters, 95 London Road, Kilmarnock KA3 7BU at 08.45 to organise car share and leave prompt at 09.00am.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 30398 37895
Nearest postcode:
KA12 8FA
what3words:
marble.speak.closes
Start time:
9:30 am

The walk will start from Irvine Beach Car Park before the small roundabout. Please let the walk leaders know if you need any further information or you intend to travel direct to the start point.  Mobile 07747151836.

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