(S) Start from the small parking area at the entrance to Milgarholm Park, just off A71 in Irvine.
From the far end (furthest from main road) of the car park turn left (East) onto a footpath.
This very soon leads onto another footpath where you again turn left (East).
(1) At a crossroads before you reach the bridge over the Annick Water, turn right (South). This leads down to the riverside and onto the NCN73 cycle track.
Turn left (North East) on the NCN73. The river should be on your right-hand side.
(2) The route takes you across B7081/Annick Road via a pedestrian crossing, then past a hotel, sticking close to the river's edge for approx 2km.
(3) As you approach Greenwood Academy there are several paths tempting you left or right but continue straight on (East) to stay on the NCN73 route to cross the Annick Water and walk through Annick Park.
At the East end of Annick Park, cross Station Brae in Dreghorn, picking up the continuation of the cycle path ahead.
(4) The path crosses the Annick Water again, then zigzags through beautiful open countryside for 500m.
(5) When you reach a minor road, turn left (North).
(6) 140m along the road keep right at a fork to reach Towerlands Road.
(7) Cross over Towerlands Road then turn right (East) along the side of the road and round the outside of the roundabout on the cycle path.
(8) 1km along from the roundabout you will reach the village of Springside. Cross the Overtoun Road to reach the next stage of the cycle path on the other side.
From this point simply follow the cycle path for 5.5km until you emerge onto Munro Avenue, Kilmarnock, next to the Recycling Centre (E).
