West Kilbride

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 14.81 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
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    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 318 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 310 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 302 m
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    Lowest point: 47 m
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 48 m - Start on
  2. 2 : km 0.02 - alt. 51 m - Turn right onto Main Street, B781
  3. 3 : km 0.04 - alt. 50 m - Keep right onto The Strype, B781
  4. 4 : km 0.06 - alt. 49 m - Turn sharp left
  5. 5 : km 0.08 - alt. 50 m - Turn right onto Main Street, B781
  6. 6 : km 0.69 - alt. 55 m - Keep left onto Kilruskin Road
  7. 7 : km 0.94 - alt. 55 m - Turn right onto The Avenue
  8. 8 : km 4.37 - alt. 272 m - Turn right
  9. 9 : km 5.29 - alt. 302 m - Keep right
  10. 10 : km 9.11 - alt. 126 m - Turn left onto Dalry Road, B781
  11. 11 : km 10.86 - alt. 127 m - Turn left
  12. 12 : km 11.18 - alt. 130 m - Turn left
  13. 13 : km 11.46 - alt. 148 m - Keep left
  14. 14 : km 11.86 - alt. 160 m - Turn left
  15. 15 : km 12.65 - alt. 166 m - Turn sharp right
  16. 16 : km 14.24 - alt. 89 m - Turn left onto Law Brae
  17. 17 : km 14.26 - alt. 89 m - Turn left onto Law Brae
  18. 18 : km 14.34 - alt. 82 m - Turn right onto Law Brae
  19. 19 : km 14.79 - alt. 51 m - Turn left
  20. S/E : km 14.81 - alt. 49 m

Other walks in the area

Walking Portencross to Largs

Tourism industry professional
Portencross to Largs
↔11.29 km ↗+15 m ↘-17 m ◔3h 15 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from North Ayshire
Portencross is arguably one of the best places from which to view the Isle of Arran! The Isle of Cumbrae quickly takes it’s place as you progress towards Largs via the industrial grounds of Hunterston and the pretty town of Fairlie. Much of this walk is along cycle tracks, pavements and minor roads.

Walking Fairlie Glens and Waterfalls Circular

Tourism industry professional
Fairlie Glens and Waterfalls Circular
↔7.67 km ↗+185 m ↘-187 m ◔2h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from North Ayshire
On a clear day the views from this route are simply outstanding: the islands of Cumbrae & Arran and the pink sandy beaches at Fairlie and Hunterston. A variety of woodland paths, tracks and grassy hillsides lead you gently uphill past the remains of Fairlie Castle and along the base of Black Hill. The return section follows the Fairlie Moor Road and then the Ayrshire Coastal Path. There is the opportunity to visit some hidden waterfalls along the route.

Walking Kaim Hill, Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

Walker
↔9.27 km ↗+400 m ↘-399 m ◔4 hrs ▲Very difficult
⚑Departure from North Ayshire
This circular route offers outstanding views of the Firth of Clyde – on a clear day the views to Great Cumbrae, Wee Cumbrae, Arran and Ailsa Craig, make it well worth the walk to the summit. Whatever the weather there are fascinating Neolithic rock markings and remains of an old millstone quarry.

Walking Ardrossan to Portencross

Tourism industry professional
Ardrossan to Portencross
↔10.36 km ↗+4 m ↘-3 m ◔3h 00 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from North Ayshire
Plenty of beach-walking on this one, with options to use earth footpaths instead should you wish. With Portencross being the closest point on the mainland to the Isle of Arran, you have the potential for some incredible views across the Firth of Clyde.

Walking Lynn Glen Pulse Raiser

Association or club
↔1.90 km ↗+32 m ↘-32 m ◔0h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from North Ayshire
One from my Pulse Raiser series of walks, this is a woodland river side walk with undulating terrain and steep steps.

Walking Lynn Glen Circular, Dalry

Tourism industry professional
Lynn Glen Circular, Dalry
↔1.87 km ↗+33 m ↘-33 m ◔0h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from North Ayshire
This short circular walk around the Caaf Water is packed with unexpected ‘fairy’ surprises hidden within a tranquil wooded glen. The gorge is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of the unique and interesting rocks it contains. Perfect for families and for anyone who likes waterfalls!

Walking Dalry Community Park - Easy route

Association or club
↔0.62 km ↗+4 m ↘-3 m ◔0h 10 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from North Ayshire
A short, flat tarmac circuit in amenity park land. Ideal for those new to fitness or recovering from illness or injury.

Walking Largs to Skelmorlie via Knock Hill

Tourism industry professional
Largs to Skelmorlie via Knock Hill
↔17.32 km ↗+314 m ↘-309 m ◔5h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from North Ayshire
Beginning at Largs Marina this route takes you the length of the promenade before heading inland and uphill across boggy ground towards Knock Hill. From the trig point on a clear day your efforts will be rewarded with beautiful views across the Clyde towards the isles of Cumbrae, Bute and Arran, as well as the Argyll hills and Cowal Peninsula. From here you head for Skelmorlie - the official end point of the Ayrshire Coastal Path, passing the Secret Bunker and Skelmorlie Castle en route. 

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