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Overview

To book contact Don Broadley by email ( donbroadley@hotmail.com) or text (07539 182385)

A scenic walk along the quiet country roads of Great Cumbrae. On a good day there are great views across the Firth of Clyde to Bute and Arran.

The surface will be tarmac throughout with the first part to Fintry Bay on a road without pavement. Thereafter, we’ll  be on pavement to the finish. 

We will have lunch in Millport where there are plenty of pubs and restaurants. The next part of the takes us on a steady climb over a hill which descends to the ferry terminal where the walk finishes.

Back in Largs there will be ample opportunity to enjoy a final refreshment before catching the train back to Glasgow. The trains leave hourly at 7 mins past.

Saturday, 2 November 2024
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
127m / 417ft
Type:
circular

If you wish to come on the walk you must contact the leader by email, text or phone call but no more than 2 weeks in advance and please provide a contact number in case arrangements change.

Please notify the leader if you wish to meet at the walk start point or catch the   train/bus further on route.

Walkers should not come if they have any covid symptoms.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 58773 65117
Nearest postcode:
G2 8HA
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trader.orbit.trials
Meeting time:
8:30 am

Meet outside M&S Central Station Buy a return ticket to Largs Train leaves 08:45

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 18343 58610
Nearest postcode:
KA28 0HQ
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romantics.starlight.donation
Start time:
10:30 am

Great Cumbrae Ferry Terminal

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