We are the Kilmarnock & Loudoun Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Walk Description: this is a very pleasant woodland walk with a few uphill sections and a number of steps, both up and down! There are a few small muddy patches but nothing much.
The autumn colours are amazing at present so hopefully no gales this week. On a good day we can get great views over the Firth of Clyde and over to Arran. There are a number of newer sculptures to spot in the grounds and the Castle still has it's famous "graffiti " coating and has a long interesting history, which is displayed on boards around the grounds.
We will start with a quick coffee/toilet break and I aim to have our lunch at the Beech Plateau, which is looking great at the moment.
The Cafe is still open at weekends for us to round off there. I would expect the walk to finish by approximately1.30pm
Walk Leader: Robina Reed
Contact details: 07443033158
Travel Directions: head for Largs and as you leave Fairlie you will see a large sign for Kelburn Country Park. Turn right up the long narrow drive up to the car park. (If you reach Largs Marina, you have gone too far!) Postcode - KA29 OBE
There is a £5 charge per car
Mileage is 50 miles round trip = £17.50 per car
Risk Assessment: the steps are steep in some places so care should be taken, although work has been done to replace some of the rotting wood. There are also tree roots to watch out for.
Boots are advisable. Poles and gaiters are optional.
Meeting Point: please meet at East Ayrshire Council Head Quarters car park, London Road, Kilmarnock KA3 7DD at 08.45 to arrange car share and depart at 09.00.
Head for Largs and as you leave Fairlie you will see a large sign for Kelburn Country Park. Turn right up the long narrow drive up to the car park. (If you reach Largs Marina, you have gone too far!) Postcode - KA29 OBE There is a £5 charge per car entry to the Country Park.
