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There are many walks, both in the immediate area, local, and further a field, that will suit any level of ability, and length of time you wish to walk.
The Irvine Valley (the area around Loudounhill) has 11 documented walks, ranging from The William Wallace Path (1/3 of a mile -right on our doorstep! ) To the Irvine Valley Trail which is around 9.5 miles.
Or, if you prefer, you can simply walk along the quiet country roads around Loudounhill and simply enjoy the views.
Please check there are no restrictions on your walk before setting out.
Walking – local
William Wallce Path – 1/3 of a mile – 15 mins
Cessnock Walk – 1 mile – 20 mins
The Big Wood – 2.75 miles – 1 hour
Dyke Walk – 3 miles – 1.5 hours
Loudounhill Walk -3.5 miles – 1.5 hours
The Long Cairn Walk – 4.5 miles – 2 hours
Burn Anne Walk – 4.5 miles – 2 hours
Grougar Walk – 4.5 miles – 2 hours
Irvine Valley Trail – 9.5 miles – unknown
Walking – Lanarkshire
Auchinstary marina near Kilsyth – 8 miles – 4.5 hours
RSPB car park near Motherwell – 3.5 miles – 2.5 hours
New Lanark Visitor Centre – 7 miles – 3.5 hours
Corn Exchange Biggar – 4.5 miles – 2 hours
Falburn Hill by Thankerton – 5 miles – 3 hours
Douglas Arms Hotel on Ayr road- 3.5 miles – 2.5 hours
Carmicheal Visitoe Centre – 4.5 miles – 2.5 hours
Common Green Strathaven – 3 miles – 1.5 hours
Summerlee Museum by Coatbridge- 8.5 miles – 4 hours
Walking – Irvine
Harbourside and beachpark – 2.5 miles
Townhouse to towns moor – 3 miles
Townhouse to Tarryholm – 4.25 miles
Townhouse to River Annick – 2 miles
Irvine and Kilwinning New Town Trail – 12 miles
Walking – North Glasgow
Mugdock Country Park – 3 miles – 1 hour
Carbeth Loch – 6 miles – 1.5 hours
Ben Lomond – 7 miles – 6 hours
Conic Hill – 7 miles – 2 hours
Queen’s View – 4 miles – 1 hour
Whangie to Burncrooks – 8.2 miles – 3 hours
Dumgotne – 7.5 miles – 3 hours
Cort Ma Law – 5 miles – 1.5 hours
Walking – Callander:
Bracklinn Falls – 1 mile – 20 mins
Keltie Water Walk – 4 miles – 1.5 hours
Callander Crags Walk – 4 miles – 2 hours
Ben A’an – 4 miles – 3 hours
Walking – Glencoe:
Coire Gadhail Walk – 2.5 miles – 1.5 hours
These walks are only some examples of what is available within a short distance from Drumboy Lodge.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further information.
Parks and recreation
There are also many Gardens and Parks in the area:
Rozelle Estate – Ayr
Eglinton Country Park – Irvine
Geilston Gardens -Cardross
Possil Marsh – Glasgow
RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve – Lochwinnoch
Mugdock Country Park – Milngavie
Greenbank Garden – Clarkston
Calderglen Country Park & Wildlife centre – East kilbride
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park – Inverkip
Callender Park – Falkirk
Strathaven Park – Strathaven