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Paisley Group

We are the Paisley 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

GRADE - LEISURELY PLUS

Meet Paisley Gilmour Street Station at 08.45 for the 09.02 train to Wemyss Bay, catching 10.05 ferry to Rothesay.   Walk Leader will meet group at Wemyss Bay.

The first stage of the West Island Way and the finest walk on Bute with beautiful coastal scenery, a ruined chapel and stunning views.

Walk on rough tracks and open fields with several short, steep sections.

Saturday, 6 June 2026
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
9:02 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 48323 64235
Nearest postcode:
PA1 1BS
what3words:
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Meeting time:
8:45 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 08783 64584
Nearest postcode:
PA20 9AS
what3words:
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Start time:
9:02 am

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