Kilmaurs & Knockentiber Loop
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 11.83 km
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Calculated time: 3h 35
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Difficulty: Easy
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 63 m
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Vertical drop: - 63 m
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Highest point: 71 m
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Lowest point: 29 m
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District: North Ayshire
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Start/End: N 55.621304° / W 4.511875°
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 59 m
- S/E : km 11.83 - alt. 59 m
Useful Information
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Knockentiber Circular
Departure from North Ayshire
A pleasant short walk along quiet country roads and the cycle path, starting in the village of Knockentiber.
Knockentiber / Springside 9km Loop
Departure from North Ayshire
Starting in the village of Knockentiber, this route uses a small section of the NCN73 cycle track before heading out into open countryside, following quiet country roads onto the Overtoun Rd leading to Springside. The return is via the Knockentiber. Road - a single track road offering fine views down to Crosshouse and back towards the Isle of Arran on a clear day.
Knockentiber / Springside 7km Loop
Departure from North Ayshire
A great walk between the Ayrshire villages of Knockentiber and Springside. The outward route follows the NCN73 Kilmarnock-Irvine cycle track into Springside and returns via the quiet Knockentiber Road. Lovely views from the highest points, including down into Crosshouse and over to the Isle of Arran.
Kilmaurs Town Trail
Departure from North Ayshire
A delightful short walk taking in some of Kilmaurs’ best bits, including Morton Park and the war memorial, St Maurs-Glencairn Parish Church, the remains of “Penny Bridge” and the impressive toolbooth known as the Jougs. It is actually much more of a countryside trail than its name suggests, including several field crossings. Wellies sometimes advisable!
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Departure from East Ayrshire
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