Start : Start from Croy shore. Postcode : KA19 8JS. Grid ref : NS 247 126
(S/E) From the car park, walk along Croy Road as it curves left past Croyburnfoot Caravan Park on your right-hand side. Then walk South along Croy beach in the direction of Culzean Castle.
(1) After 1.5 km along the beach, at Goatsgreen Cottage go inland East onto the road that passes the cottage and head uphill, climbing the locked gate. The track passes through fields and at the junction 400 metres from the beach, turn right, passing a house immediately on the left then another on the right before coming to a crossroads 500 metres from the junction.
(2) Turn left (East) and walk along the track through the woods for 1.4km ((North-East-East) till reaching the A719.
(3) Cross the road and go through the gap in the hedge to the forestry track leading toward Mochrum Hill. 400 metres on, take the track that goes to the left (North-East) and continue for 1 km where the track heads for the B7023.
(4) Before reaching the road, at a junction, turn sharp right (South-West) and walk uphill toward the summit of the hill. There are various paths near the top that lead to the trig point of Mochrum Hill. (A)
On a clear day the views of Culzean Country Park and Turnberry looking toward the coast to the west, Maybole and Ayrshire countryside to the East and North to Brown Carrick hill make the short climb worthwhile.
(5) The descent is about 600 meters West-South-West (you are heading roughly in the direction of Maidens) toward a forestry track which leads through Mochrum woods. You should pass a stone quarry on the right then downhill to reach the A719 coastal road.
(6) Cross the road straight ahead, this takes you out opposite a path leading into the main road entrance to Culzean Country estate. Take the path you feel comfortable walking on to lead (North-West) to either the steps down to the Gas House, behind Culzean Castle or to the steps leading to North Segganwell cottages on the shore.
(7) If you went for the Castle, walk North-East to North Segganwell cottages on the shore. From here it is a 2.24 km walk back along the beach (North-East) past waypoint (1) at Goatsgreen Cottage and back to Croy caravan park and your car. (S/E)
