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Overview

Did you join us for part one of the Whithorn Way? 

Whether you did or didn’t you are welcome to join us for part two from Paisley to Lochwinnoch. The original section of the pilgrimage goes from Paisley Abbey to the Castle Semple Collegiate Church. We will be walking between the stations at Paisley Gilmore Street and Lochwinnoch.

If you wish to join this walk please get in touch anytime after Saturday 10th January 2026.

Thursday, 29 January 2026
Start time:
9:55 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

The walk follows the cycle path from Paisley Canal to Castle Semple.

Most of the walk is on tarmac but can be muddy underfoot in Castle Semple, please wear boots.

There are a few cafes towards the end of the walk - Castle Semple Visitor Centre, RSPB Visitor Centre Lochwinnoch and Boat Yard Lochwinnoch. There are toilet facilities in these locations.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 58773 65117
Nearest postcode:
G2 8HA
what3words:
trader.orbit.trials
Start time:
9:55 am

Meet at M&S Glasgow Central Station at 9:35 to catch the 9:45 train to Largs, disembarking at Paisley Gilmore Street.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 36049 57908
Nearest postcode:
PA12 4JF
what3words:
exhales.kingdom.thrashed
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Lochwinnoch Railway Station to catch the train back to Glasgow.

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