Gillians Walks - Devil's Trail and Kirstie's Cairn Barr
About this course
Date:
Sat, 23 May 2026
Time:
10:30 - 15:00
Skill level:
Intermediate
Price:
Free
Lead coach:
Lindsay Johnson
Available to:
Everyone
Notes from the coach
You'll feel like you're a million miles away from home on this circular hike through the Changue Forest to a stunning viewpoint overlooking the valley below. Learn what the Devil has to do with a place of such beauty, and hear the story of Kirstie's memorial cairn. Walk Leader is Gillian from Gillian's Walks.
Option 1 for those using public transport: meet 10.30am Barr Village Hall, returning by approx 3pm (walk distance 7.5 miles).
Option 2 for those driving: meet 11am Barr Trails car park, returning by approx 2.30pm (5.5 miles). Grade: Moderate -
A mix of forestry tracks and grassy/mossy trails with quite a lot of uphill walking. One set of (downhill) steps. Bring water, packed lunch and dress for the forecast. Please email to confirm your meeting point.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs please.
Need more information?
Coach: Lindsay Johnson
Email: lindsay.johnson@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Phone: 01292612868
Where to find us
Barr Trails Car Park
barr trails car park, girvan, KA26 9TN