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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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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

The walk will commence at the Clocktower car park in Auchincriuve at 1005am.This a 4 mile circular  C walk within the Estate and, involves walking on different terrains,including grass,road and wooded areas.Due to recent weather conditions there are sections which are wet and muddy.Also a few fallen small and large branches to clamber over and a fallen tree to walk around(area around same is narrow).All passable with care.Be mindful of exposed tree roots in wooded areas.

Poles,gaiters and good walking boots advised.

We will take an extended lunch break at the River Bothy tearoom where there are both indoor and covered outdoor seating.

Saturday, 15 March 2025
Meeting time:
9:20 am
Start time:
10:05 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Most direct route to Auchincriuve is to take the A77 down towards Ayr. At the Whitletts roundabout take the first exit onto the B743 signposted for Mauchline and Mossblown and  follow the signs for Auchincriuve.On entering the estate take the first left and very shortly another left into the Clocktower and Walkers car park.

Distance from Council car park is 30 mile round trip—9 pound per car.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 43947 37469
Nearest postcode:
KA3 7BU
what3words:
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Meeting time:
9:20 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 38166 23491
Nearest postcode:
KA6 5HN
what3words:
loft.trickling.cashiers
Start time:
10:05 am

Clocktower and Walkers car park,Auchincriuve

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