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(S) The walk begins across the A77 from Glenapp Kirk. From the Ayrshire Coastal Path information board, follow a gravel track gently uphill in a South West direction.
(1) After 800m keep right (West) at a fork to move onto a steeper track which leads up onto open moorland with fantastic views across the coast.
(2) After 3km ignore a track off to the left.
For the next 1km ignore a road on your left, a track on your right and then a track on your left - stay on the minor road heading North East.
(3) You will arrive at a junction with some Ayrshire Coastal Path finger posts offering a choice of onward routes. Turn right (North East) to follow the "scenic route" as indicated by the marker post.
Continue in a North East direction along quiet country roads, passing several farms as you go.
(4) At a road junction 3.5km along, turn left (West) onto a quiet surfaced road heading downhill.
(5) You will reach another road junction after 2km at Currarie Cottage - turn right (North East).
(6) Continue on this road for 3.5km, passing several farms and the entrance to Glenapp Castle Hotel.
(7) When you emerge onto A77 just outside Ballantrae, turn left (North West).
Follow the roadside pavement next to A77 across the River Stinchar and onto Main Street, Ballantrae.
(8) After 500m, at the church, turn left (West) onto The Vennel.
(E) A short way along The Vennel there is a car park on the right where this section ends.
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