We are the Kilmarnock & Loudoun Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Leaving at 9am from kilmarnock. Travel- at the roundabout take the Irvine road A78 onto the Greenock A78 for Largs. Total 54 miles.
Through Largs ( there are traffic lights as you enter Largs! go past the Esplanade on the left and Viking Centre on the right , turn right onto Barr Crescent to park the car. Estimate time for the start of the walk at 10am. The walk is part of the Ayrshire Coastal Path.
Walking along the pavement on Barr Crescent following the burn on the left , Glen avenue onto country road Brisbane Road. The walk starts to have a steady gradual climb all the way. Turn left on the farm track quite mucky and open hillside through Brisbane Mains farm. Will find a place for a tea break.
Turning left following a faint footpath which is very boggy until we reach the base of Knock Hill. To reach the summit 268m/879ft we can go via a steep path upwards or follow a gradual spiral path to the trig point summit. Weather permitted there are wonderful views of the Firth of Clyde, Cowal Peninsula, Isle of Cumbria -lunch break.
We go back and retrace our path then turn left down along a dry stone wall to a gate. Walking through open farm land, mucky in areas and trees might have sheep in the field, till we reach a gate we go through into a small woodland. On the recce there were several fallen trees across the path that we need to maneuver! The path takes us onto Routenburn road, we turn left for the sign Low road Red road to Largs. The minor road approx 2 miles passes Knock Castle and will take us back to Largs and Barr road. Again lovely views to enjoy
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Anyone wish to go direct to the starting point please contact Joan on 07851 201 830
The walk is a c+ with a steady gradual climb and Knock hills steep ascent.
Would suggest suitable clothing and boots. Walking sticks and gatters advisable .
Hazzards - the paths are muddy and boggy , could be slippery. Fallen trees in the woodland and maybe farm animals in the fields . Watch for traffic on the minor road.
Road works in various areas with traffic lights.
Meeting point is at East Ayrshire Headquarters 95 London Road Kilmarnock KA3 7BU where car sharing will be organised.
Starting point is Barr Crescent, Largs, KA30 8PX
