Section 3 of 13, Whithorn Way
Lochwinnoch to Kilwinning
12.2 miles (19.6 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: NS 353 586. Finish: NS 304 433. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 208 m of climbing and 224 m of descent; highest point 82 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Lochwinnoch.
- Bus stops
- Lochwinnoch Church Street (Near), 230 m from the start. Directions NS 352 588Lochwinnoch, Calder Street (Near), 240 m from the start. Directions NS 351 588Lochwinnoch, before Newton of Barr, 250 m from the start. Directions NS 350 587
- Car parks
- Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions NS 354 585Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions NS 351 588Castle Semple Visitors Centre, 500 m from the start. Directions NS 356 589
Getting back
The section finishes at Kilwinning. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Kilwinning, 880 m from the finish. Directions NS 296 436
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 120 m from the finish. Directions NS 303 434Fergushill Road, 170 m from the finish. Directions NS 306 433Hamilton Street, 180 m from the finish. Directions NS 304 435
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 58% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 38 m in a kilometre (1 in 26), starting 5.1 miles in.
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