Section 2 of 13, Whithorn Way
Paisley to Lochwinnoch
10.3 miles (16.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NS 485 638. Finish: NS 353 586. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 128 m of climbing and 104 m of descent; highest point 50 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Paisley.
- Stations
- Paisley Gilmour Street, 400 m from the start. Directions NS 483 642Paisley Canal, 480 m from the start. Directions NS 483 634
- Bus stops
- Paisley, St Mirren Street / Causeyside Street, 140 m from the start. Directions NS 483 639Paisley, St Mirren Street / Forbes Place, 150 m from the start. Directions NS 483 638Paisley, Gauze St/ Paisley Town Hall, 150 m from the start. Directions NS 484 640
- Car parks
- Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions NS 485 637Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions NS 486 639Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions NS 483 638
Getting back
The section finishes at Lochwinnoch. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Lochwinnoch Church Street (Near), 230 m from the finish. Directions NS 352 588Lochwinnoch, Calder Street (Near), 240 m from the finish. Directions NS 351 588Lochwinnoch, before Newton of Barr, 250 m from the finish. Directions NS 350 587
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 100%.
About 7% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 16 m.
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