Starting in Catrine, follow the course of the River Ayr through woodland to the impressive Ballochmyle Viaduct. It is the highest masonry railway viaduct in Britain and even featured in a scene in the movie Mission: Impossible!
Calculated time: 1h35[?] 
Distance : 5.56 km
Vertical gain : 9 m
Vertical drop : 9 m
Highest point : 105 m
Lowest point : 91 m 
Difficulty : Easy
Back to starting point : Yes
Walking
Location : East Ayrshire
Starting point : N 55.504329° / W 4.331847° 
Today's forecast :
(D/A) The walk starts at Mill Square, Catrine. Exit Mill Square onto Bridge Street (opposite side from the main road).
At the end of Bridge Street continue ahead (South) to cross the bridge over the River Ayr.
(1) Almost immediately turn right (North West) to cross a burn.
Turn right (North) and walk along Holm Farm Road. The River Ayr should be on your right-hand side.
(2) After the last house at a bend in the road, continue straight ahead (North West) onto a narrow earth path. The River Ayr should still be on your right-hand side.
(3) Continue to follow this path along the river, passing beneath the A76 viaduct after 1.2km.
Go down some steps to meet up with a minor road. Turn right (West) and cross a stone bridge over the river.
(4) Continue along the road for approx 500m until you reach a footpath on your left with River Ayr Way signage on the gate. At the other side of the gate is a large grassy area.
The path takes you West across the grassy area and into the woods.
(5) Stick to the main footpath through the woods, crossing a footbridge and arriving at the Ballochmyle Viaduct after approx 300m.
Return to Mill Square, Catrine via the same route (D/A)
Waypoints :
D/A : km 0 - alt. 96 m - Mill Square, Catrine
1 : km 0.16 - alt. 94 m - Right turn to cross burn
2 : km 0.56 - alt. 91 m - Narrow earth path ahead
3 : km 1.77 - alt. 103 m - A76 viaduct
4 : km 2.42 - alt. 102 m - Footpath on left with River Ayr Way sign on gate
5 : km 2.78 - alt. 102 m - Ballochmyle Viaduct
D/A : km 5.56 - alt. 96 m - Mill Square, Catrine
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Transport
Terrain
Mostly earth footpaths and quiet roads but can be muddy at times. There are some steps on this route.
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+33 m
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