Group Leader Barrie Southwood 07766 755836 Meeting Point Millbrae Car Park Tuesdays Alternately @ 09.30 am Season Continuous
This group walks on alternate Tuesdays all the year round and normally meets at the Mill Brae Car Park (across the River from the College). Walks where travel is by train meet at the Railway Station and occasionally the group meets at the start of the walk. Emails are circulated approximately five days prior to the walk and again the evening before if the walk has to be cancelled.
The walks are normally between four to seven miles and are considered “easy” although some could have uphill sections which which are taken at a slow pace. Boots are recommended for all walks, especially in winter but are not always necessary for walks on good surfaces. In winter, warm and waterproof clothing is required. In summer, protection from the sun is recommended. Plenty of water should be carried at all times and this group has a packed lunch.
The walk on December 16th will be to Irvine. Get the 10:05am train from Ayr, 10:10am at Prestwick Town and 10:16am at Troon. Anyone who wishes to travel directly to Irvine should meet us under the railway station bridge at 10:25am. The walk will be on good paths so boots are not required.
Please note that the next walk will be on January 13th.
Barrie
Click HERE to view The Blue Bonnet Trail from Tamfest 2020 narrated by Jane McCarry
Click HERE to watch a YouTube video by Ronald Rae with five of his biblical sculptures that he carved over 30 years ago.
On Tuesday 17th June 15 group members, including members new to to the Tuesday OiR Walking Group, met at the Heathfield retail park car park. We enjoyed an approximately five mile walk to Auchincruive and Leglen Wood, and back.
Ten members of the Tuesday Walking Group met at the main car park in Eglinton Park where we had a most enjoyable walk following a circular route round the estate.
On Tuesday 8th April 18 walkers met at the main car park at Dumfries House. Our walk took us over the Adam Bridge, and via a woodland path to the pathway alongside the River Lugar. After going under the Auchinleck bypass we took the woodland path towards Auchinleck and then walked through part of the town till we reached Barony Church where we stopped for a break. Break over we continued along Barony Road and entered the Dumfries Estate at the North Drive entrance. We followed the footpath towards “The Temple” where we had a longer stop to have our lunch. Lunch over we followed the path towards the Walled Garden, walked round the garden and continued on the pathway to the Chinese Bridge. Having crossed the bridge we returned to the car park.
This was a most enjoyable walk.
On Tuesday 11th March 20 members of the Tuesday Walking Group met in Murdoch’s Lone at the access to the path along the former railway track.
Our walk took us along the footpath towards the Dunure road where we had a short break. We continued round by Greenan Castle, over the Millennium Bridge, alongside the River Doon, and into Bellisle Estate. After having a lunch break in the walled garden, we continued in the Bellisle estate heading for Corsehill Gardens where the crocuses were still in bloom. From there, we entered Rozelle estate and finished by walking through Alloway village and the Poet’s Path back to our starting point. A most enjoyable walk, and perfect weather for walking.
On Tuesday 5th November, 23 group members travelled by train to Glengarnock. Our walk took us, first in one direction, then in the opposite direction on lochside walks. A most enjoyable day out, in ideal walking weather.
On Tuesday 8th October, our walk started at Prestwick Railway Station then Kidz Play. 22 walkers were there in spite of the poor weather. Our route took us northwards along the path above the shore and towards the bridge near the Caravan Park. We then continued past the Caravan Park and on to Troon beach. Continuing along the beach and then the promenade, we had our lunch in the garden area on the site of the former bathing lake. Lunch over, we walked to the Ballast Bank and then to Troon Railway Station allowing us to return by train to Prestwick.
On Tuesday 24th September 9 group members met “under the clock” at Glasgow Central Station.
Our walk took us down to the Clyde at the Broomielaw and along the side of the river to the museum and the Glenlee, opposite Govan. Following a lunch stop there, we crossed the river on the new bridge, and returned to our starting point by following the south side of the river.
On Tuesday 10th September 2024, 12 group members met in the car park at Kilmarnock’s Dean Park. Out walk took us by estate paths to the roadway that leads us under the M77 and just beyond the ford. We returned by a slightly different route, finishing our walk at Dean Castle.
On Tuesday 16th July 17 members of the Tuesday Walking Group travelled by train to Fairlie. We enjoyed a walk along the coastal path to Largs, stopping for a lunch break at the “Pencil”. When the walk was completed we journeyed home again by train.
On Tuesday 2nd July 19 member of the Tuesday Walking Group met at the car park at Boswell’s Coach House.
Our walk took us on various paths in the Auchinleck estate, allowing us to have a lunch break at Hyndford Bridge.
The walk was enjoyed by all present.
On Tuesday 18th June 2024, to celebrate the re-opening of Ayr Railway Station, 20 group members travelled by train to Kilwinning for our walk.
Our route took us through the town, alongside the river, and into Eglinton Park, where we had 2 stops, the latter one for lunch in the picnic area. Lunch over, we returned to Kilwinning Station for our train back home.
On Tuesday 26th March 25 group members (including 2 new members) met at the sea front car par near the Air India Restaurant.
Our circular walk took us via Bellisle Park to Rozelle Park, then via Alloway Village to Cambusdoon and the River Doon. From there we returned to Bellisle Park where we had our lunch break, and the alongside the burn to Ayr promenade and back to the car park.
The weather remained dry and all enjoyed this walk.
On Tuesday 23rd April 20 group members met in the car park at Coylton Sports Centre.
Our circular walk took us by paths and roads round the outskirts and hinterland of Coylton.
It was ideal weather for enjoying a walk.
On Tuesday 12th March 13 walking group members met at a car parking area close to Catrine House. A very interesting circular walk took us into Auchinleck Estate, then by paths, fields, and roads to the River Ayr Way which we followed to Howford Bridge, and then back to our starting point. Many thanks to John for planning and leading this walk.
On Tuesday 27th February 19 members of the Tuesday Walking Group met in the car park in Straiton. Our walks took us along paths, tracks, and minor roads, in and around Straiton Village. A good time was had by all.
On Tuesday 13th February, 19 walkers assembled in the parking area on Shewalton Road, Irvine, (opposite the GSK Factory).
Our walk took us on a circular route sometimes using riverside paths, an other times one pavements in more commercial areas. We stopped at the war memorial above Dreghorn for our lunch break before completing the route back to the parking area. This was a most enjoyable walk on a very pleasant walking day.
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