There may be other routes from this point to the Fairlie Glen, either further up the hill, or through the woods past the cup and ring marked rock, but neither were clear on the ground, and as its currently shown I was forced to turn back....

slb000

I kept an eye out for possible ways back to the mapped route and eventually found one by turning left into Picton Estate. My route rejoined the mapped route at grid ref NS29585069, but reviewing a detailed map of the area later, I suspect I could have left the B780 a little earlier at grid ref NS29595128 and joined the mapped route at NS29785110. I suspect the alternative route which follows the B780 most of the way (Dalkil one) may be the only option available (unless someone with local knowledge can suggest a work-around)....

wellchoughed

Fortunately, I found the route easy to follow with no significant challenges except for the need to take care when walking along the winding sections of the country road which it mainly follows. After crossing the Dalry bypass, the route follows country roads bordered by woodland and farmland. All in all, a mostly well-mapped and easy to complete route with its main limitations being the long pavement-less sections of roadway (cyclists will be fine – many passed me on the day) and the muddy section near the end (but with an easy alternative)....

wellchoughed