This creation is Glasgow Cathedral to Girvan. Any route from Girvan is a busy road with no shoulders. Bus/Train to Barrhill and continue to Whithorn, the spiritual home of Saint Ninian..
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55.60, -4.60 · rel 8489336
55.60, -4.60 · rel 8489336
Whithorn Way - a Glasgow Cathedral to Girvan
122,9 km from Glasgow Cathedral to Girvan through urban area.
Glasgow Cathedral
→
Girvan
linear
122,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
18× monument
2× ruins
Malt Cross (site of)
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
100%
La Pasionaria
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
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Mosaic
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
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Mercat Cross
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
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Alexander Ross Memorial stone
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
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Reverend Dr Norman Macleod Statue
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
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Robert W Service Monument
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
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War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
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Helen's Close
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
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Crannog
ruins ·
on the route
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Captain's Bridge, dun site
ruins ·
on the route
122,9 km
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Statue of King William III
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
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War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
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Mercat Cross
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
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Girvan Valley Coalfield Miners Memorial
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
100%
Burns Monument
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
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Robert Burns Statue
monument ·
on the route
122,9 km
100%
British Nuclear Test Veterans Memorial
monument ·
25 m off route
122,9 km
100%
Matthew Smith Memorial Fountain
monument ·
32 m off route
122,9 km
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Covenanter's Grave and Memorial
monument ·
34 m off route
122,9 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Whithorn Way - a Glasgow Cathedral to Girvan is 122.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Whithorn Way - a Glasgow Cathedral to Girvan takes approximately 30h 35min to complete.
No, Whithorn Way - a Glasgow Cathedral to Girvan is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Glasgow Cathedral to Girvan. Plan ahead for return transport.
Whithorn Way - a Glasgow Cathedral to Girvan starts at Glasgow Cathedral.
Whithorn Way - a Glasgow Cathedral to Girvan is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.