** SORRY - THIS WALK IS FULLY BOOKED ** This route is the first of two days exploring the Carrick area of South Ayrshire, heading south from Girvan to Colmonell, providing wonderful coastal views
The route starts at the south end of Girvan and follows the Ayrshire coastal path before turning inland below Byne hill. There follows a brisk climb up to the nIck between Byne Hill and Grey hill with its crumbling Craufurd Monument standing above Ardmillan Castle erected in memory of the father of a former resident, Lord Ardmillan
The path continues along the ridge to Grey Hill above Kennedy’s Pass. There are wonderful views over the Mull of Kintyre, Arran and Ailsa Craig visible along most of the way. The walk then drops down to the seashore and joins the Ayrshire coastal path to Lendalfoot before following tracks to climb round Knockormal Hill crossing another valley and then drops down to the Deaf Stone before descending into Colmonell.