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Set in the Galloway Forrest Park, Cornish Hill feels like discovering a little gem, it is a truly cracking walk and can be completed in less than 90 minutes. Offering superb views, go on a clear day for the full effect. Only a short distance from Straiton where there is also another great walk, the start point is a little more than 30 minutes from Ayr.
- Distance: 5.8km
- Time: 75-100 minutes
- Start: Stinchar Bridge car park
- Map: OS Explorer Map 318
Start Point:
The Cornish Hill Walk Route
Turn by Turn Directions and Route Guide
This is a simple-to-navigate trail with good well-defined places, if a little rocky in places, it is well-maintained and easy to follow.
1Car Park to Open ground via Forrest Trail
Exit the car park and cross the road to find a path, you will see a Cornish Hill Trail signpost, continue towards the footbridge and after crossing stick with the path heading into the Forrest and ignore the path to the right.
Following the woodland path, you’ll cross another footbridge and you will eventually come out into open land.
2Cornish Hill Descent via Cornish Loch
After capturing the views from Cornish Hill, proceed to descend towards the loch along a somewhat zig-zag path which takes you past the shores of the loch, across a footbridge and into a forest before a small climb into open land and yet another opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
3Descended to the road and follow to the CarPark
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