Stewarton 9 September (the wee walk)

Just for the record: 

Allan, Jim, Kenny T, Malcolm

This was a circular walk around Stewarton covering about five miles in two hours. In exposed areas it was very blustery but most of the time we were sheltered, and it was dry. It was good to see Jim again after all these months and it wasn’t long before Malcolm and he engaged in conversation about a particular football team.

The route took us from Jim’s house, just off Dalry Road, up to Kilwinning Road, which we followed before taking to the path through Lainshaw Woods and then down on to the Fisherman’s Path which followed the Annick. We emerged close to the railway viaduct, which we went under, and continued on the path until eventually leaving it and coming to Dean Street opposite the Mill House.

Entering the Cunningham Watt Park, we followed the path adjacent to the Merkland Burn before crossing over and going through an underpass which led us to Dunlop Road. We went up the road to the new estate on the edge of the town. Jim took us through this estate and on to Kinloch Avenue which took us back to Dalry Road and our starting point.

A good walk and one to remember when a shorter walk is needed, for whatever reason.