We are the Cunninghame Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Anne Mc
We will walk out from Blanefield on a rising path that allows access to the water pipes from Loch Katrine to Milngavie reservoirs. On a clear day the views are stunning from here with Dumgoyne Hill to the right and views of Ben Lomond and surrounding hills straight ahead. Just before reaching Cantywheery Cottage we descend to the A81 and a short walk back to the Glengoyne Distillery (the Visitor Centre toilets are open to the public, Ramblers welcome!). Now we cross the A81 to pick up our return route on the West Highland Way southbound. On our return to the village we take a footpath behind the main street, passing the allotments and back to the Strathblane Library car park.
The walk is on good paths all along the way, easy walking on the way out and with a few more ups and downs on the return leg but nothing very steep.
The route is about 8.3 miles and while undulating is free from any steep climbs. Only identified hazard is crossing the A81 and a short stretch of road walking on the return before re-entering Blanefield village.
Morrison's supermarket, Stevenston. Meet point is at the furthest away part of the car park at the Kilwinning end.
Strathblane Library Car Park. There is a small library car park which we will be able to use as the walk is on a Sunday when the library is closed. In the event of the car park being full there is plenty of on street parking nearby.
