IrvineKilmarnock

Irvkil two
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By Mary Oz on 07 Jun 2024


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Description

This is a more accurate version of the route. The original route doesn't show enough detail, particularly at the Irvine end, and also near Dreghorn. I had to double back several times. Also, it is so loosely plotted that correct plotting adds at least half a mile to the distance

This is a more accurate version of the route. The original route doesn't show enough detail, particularly at the Irvine end, and also near Dreghorn. I had to double back several times. Also, it is so loosely plotted that correct plotting adds at least half a mile to the distance

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Reviews - 2

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

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Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
Access grade Y: Stile, step and obstacle free.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 80.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 14.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 14.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1Y June 2024 by Mary Oz
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Irvine
Grid Ref NS3165138530
Lat / Lon 55.61116° / -4.67433°
Easting / Northing 231,651E / 638,530N
What3Words chill.soaks.trips
Kilmarnock
Grid Ref NS4294138055
Lat / Lon 55.61067° / -4.49502°
Easting / Northing 242,941E / 638,055N
What3Words pickle.spearhead.late

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Wellchoughed

23 Jul 2024 Summer

Review of Slow Ways route Irvkil two (Irvine to Kilmarnock)
I walked this route in two sections: the first from Dreghorn to Kilmarnock at the end of May 2024 and the second, Irvine to Dreghorn, two months later. However I am presenting this review as a single walk for clarity. The route is easy to follow, predominantly flat and predominantly on good surfaces. It presented no problems to me as a walker and would also be entirely suitable as a cycling route. As the previous reviewer has pointed out, the initial section down to the riverside in Irvine requires a little care as a large area has been cordoned off for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of new ones. However the all-purpose route along the river is unaffected and once found (down the side of the Rivergate Shopping Centre) it is easy to follow. After initially following the River Irvine, the route switches to the banks of the Annick Water. It makes good use of underpasses (with one road crossing via a pedestrian crossing) and quickly reaches the edge of town at the Newmoor interchange. Between a filling station and a car showroom, the route branches off to begin a long, straight section which runs (with only one short deviation) all the way to the edge of Kilmarnock. The exception is a short detour midway between Dreghorn and Springside which enables the route to work its way under and around the busy Towerlands Road. Thereafter the route crosses three or four kilometres of farmland to arrive at Western Road, Kilmarnock. There is then a short, downhill section (following the National Cycling Route 73 signs) all the way to the centre of Kilmarnock. I am happy to recommend this route.


Mary Oz

07 Jun 2024 Spring

The route leaving Irvine is complicated by some building work going on next to the river, but once you reach the river it is quite easy to follow. Most of the roads are crossed by underpasses. There were many giant hogweeds, some right next to the footpath. They have a very nasty sting and need to be avoided. There was quite a lot of it.
I often heard the sound of the traffic but the route itself was tucked away out of sight next to the river, through trees and grassland. It was all well signed as cycle route 73, but occasionally junctions and access points are a bit fiddly.
I took a small detour at Dreghorn to the Brae pub for lunch. From here the route was a very easy former railway cycle track into Kilmarnock mostly surrounded by nature.


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Ascent

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Descent

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