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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

Walk leader  Moira Rutherford
Contact details 07522324214, please contact Moira if intending to meet at the starting point.

Walk starts at car park behind Weston Tavern in Kilmaurs,  KA3 2RQ  9miles return.
We will start from here at 9 30.

We proceed through the village along Standalane and follow quiet country roads to Chapleton then on to the waters meeting where we will have a break at the bridges.
We then cross a field with 2 gates to climb over before following the River Annick along a grassy path known as the secret garden,  there is a short steep path up to the road which we then cross with care.
We return to Kilmaurs once again on country roads and finally along  ‘The coo trail’ and Habbieauld Road into the village.
The walk should take about  3 1/2 hours.

Saturday, 10 February 2024
Meeting time:
8:50 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Risk assessment    the walk is mainly flat but there are no pavements once out of the village so care must be taken to be aware of traffic especially when crossing the busy B769 . The field could be muddy if it has been wet.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 43965 37570
Nearest postcode:
KA3 7DD
what3words:
quits.books.albatross
Meeting time:
8:50 am

Meet at East Ayrshire council headquarters offices car park, London road, Kilmarnock at 8 50 for 9 00 departure.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 41047 41170
Nearest postcode:
KA3 2RQ
what3words:
dusty.push.react
Start time:
9:30 am

Walk starts at car park behind Weston Tavern in Kilmaurs KA3 2RQ. We will start from here at 9 30.

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