Section 4 of 13, Whithorn Way
Kilwinning to Irvine
4 miles (6.4 km). About 1½ hours, easy.
Start: NS 304 433. Finish: NS 315 385. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 32 m of climbing and 45 m of descent; highest point 18 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Kilwinning.
- Station
- Kilwinning, 880 m from the start. Directions NS 296 436
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 120 m from the start. Directions NS 303 434Fergushill Road, 170 m from the start. Directions NS 306 433Hamilton Street, 180 m from the start. Directions NS 304 435
- Car parks
- Car park, 200 m from the start. Directions NS 302 434Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions NS 301 433Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions NS 301 432
Getting back
The section finishes at Irvine. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Irvine, 60 m from the finish. Directions NS 316 385
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 100 m from the finish. Directions NS 316 385Bridgegate, 680 m from the finish. Directions NS 320 389Bus stop, 680 m from the finish. Directions NS 321 388
Planning the Whithorn Way
- Planning the whole trail: thewhithornway.co.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Whithorn Way - a guide to the heritage of pilgrimage (The Whithorn Trust).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 97%.
About 7% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 8 m.
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