From inspection all routes from Girvan to Barrhill are very problematic for long distance walkers. Accordingly it is strongly suggested public tranport is used between Girvan and Barrhill. Whithorn Way (south - Ayr to Whithorn) is now continued.
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54.94, -4.74 · rel 8496757
54.94, -4.74 · rel 8496757
Whithorn Way - b Barrhill to Whithorn)
93,3 km from Lendalfoot to Whithorn through alpine terrain and mountains.
Lendalfoot
→
Whithorn
linear
93,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 19 points along the route
What will you encounter?
10× monument
7× ruins
1× Attraction
1× summit
Plaque to John Brent (George Dickie)
monument ·
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War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
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War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
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War Memorial
monument ·
42 m off route
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War Memorial
monument ·
54 m off route
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Alexander Peden Memorial Church Memorial
monument ·
59 m off route
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Martyrs Tomb
monument ·
59 m off route
0,0 km
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Crannog
ruins ·
95 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tree Island, Crannog
ruins ·
96 m off route
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0%
Crannog
ruins ·
115 m off route
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0%
Crannog
ruins ·
181 m off route
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Loch of Larg Curling Pond
Attraction ·
197 m off route
0,0 km
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Glenluce Roman Camp
ruins ·
299 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Barhill War Memorial
monument ·
439 m off route
0,0 km
0%
War Memorial
monument ·
466 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Balhamie Hill
summit ·
298 m off route
2,8 km
3%
Carleton Mains Enclosure
ruins ·
266 m off route
28,0 km
30%
Little Carleton Motte
ruins ·
on the route
56,9 km
61%
Archibald Hamilton and Crew Memorial
monument ·
321 m off route
91,4 km
98%
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 - b Barrhill to Whithorn) is 93.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Whithorn Way - b Barrhill to Whithorn) takes approximately 23h 12min to complete.
No, Whithorn Way - b Barrhill to Whithorn) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Lendalfoot to Whithorn. Plan ahead for return transport.
Whithorn Way - b Barrhill to Whithorn) starts at Lendalfoot.
Whithorn Way - b Barrhill to Whithorn) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.