Moderate: Largs hills circular, Rigging hill, Gogo water

A circular walk directly above Largs, with great sea views to Cumbrae, Bute and Arran. I think these hills give the best views in the Clyde Muirshiel park 😲.

Meet on the corner of the A78 and Bankhouse avenue, Largs to start walking at 10am. Bankhouse is a long, broad avenue with lots of parking space. Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CTXMtDJTgF7vTvKTA

Walk the southern edge of Douglas Park and its quite steep for a short while though on a good path. The route continues east to Rigging and Paton hill and a broad track then turns north to greeto bridge and follows the Gogo water down to Largs seafront.

Option near the end of the walk to have a coffee etc in Largs. If you've no time, then its a simple half a mile or so walk up the main A78 back to the cars.

For queries on the day i'm on 07901 987769.

TERRAIN
Good paths though boggy in places.

ROUTE
OS route:
https://explore.osmaps.com/route/31059078/Largs-circular

WALK STATS
Distance: 11 km / 6.7 miles
Ascent: 472m
Time: 4 hours

SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organiser.

The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.

PACE
You must have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a **moderate pace**

CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves and hat and food and water.

WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.

*MWIS

• MetOffice
  *Yr
• Windy

LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will be at the corner of A78 and Bankhouse Avenue to start walking at 10.

If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. If receiving a lift plse share contact details.

Please arrive ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.

RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.

GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)

Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.

If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.