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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.

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Overview

We shall meet at London Rd 08:50 to leave there at 09:00. Drive to Lunderson Bay is approx 1hour 15mins 72mile round trip. Walk distance is 10 miles. If meeting walk leaders at Lunderston Bay car park we hope to start walk at 10:15. Please let the walk leaders know if you intend to travel direct to the start point.  Start off coastal then through Inverkip village where we will have our first break. Up through lovely Daff Glen steep incline. On to Leapmoor Forest all uphill where we may come across some cattle. Good views of  Ayrshire coast and Inverkip Marina from here. We shall have our lunch break at the forest. Coming out at a lovely housing estate we make our way back down to village through the Marina and back along the coastal route. 

 

 

 

Sunday, 27 October 2024
Meeting time:
8:50 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

 Muddy parts.

Some steep inclines.

May be cattle although none on reccee. 

Lovely views.

Some overgrown bush.

A small stretch of quiet road.

Poles and gaiters advised.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 43947 37469
Nearest postcode:
KA3 7BU
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Meeting time:
8:50 am

Meet at East Ayrshire Council Headquarters car park, 95 London Road, Kilmarnock KA3 7BU at 08.50 to arrange car share and leave prompt at 09.00.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 20951 73879
Nearest postcode:
PA16 0DU
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Start time:
10:15 am

The walk will start from Lunderston Bay car park. It is hoped to start the walk at 10.15. Please advise the walk leaders if you intend to travel direct to Lunderston Bay.

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