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River Garnock – River Garnock Waterfall loop from Dreghorn

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River Garnock – River Garnock Waterfall loop from Dreghorn

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River Garnock – River Garnock Waterfall loop from Dreghorn

03:48

36.8km

110m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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3.46 km

View of Annick Water and Arch Bridge

Highlight • River

The Annick Water (previously also spelled as Annack, Annoch (1791) or Annock) is the largest tributary of the River Irvine. The river runs from Long Loch, just inside East Renfrewshire, in a generally south-western direction through North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, to confluence with its parent river at Irvine, North Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland. The name may derive from the Gaelic for 'overflowing' and Strathannick is very much prone to flooding as recorded by SEPA.

The water now (2006) appears to be pollution free for most of its length. An independent survey in the Bourtreehill (1999) area revealed a strong colony of freshwater shrimp, a crustacean known only to live in relatively clean water.

On 27 January 2009 a BP tanker train carrying liquid fuels (diesel and heating oil) from Mossend to Riccarton was derailed near the bridge over the Stewarton to Kilmaurs road at Peacockbank Farm. Several wagons subsequently caught fire. The Annick Water was polluted, however, it escaped major contamination.

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4.04 km

Robert Burns House

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4.67 km

Trinity Church, Irvine

Highlight • Religious Site

Trinity Church is a Victorian A listed building currently being refurbished by the Irvine Bay Regeneration Company. It was designed by the architect Frederick Thomas Pilkington. At the age of 29, this was his first church commission and it was completed in 1863. It is a Romantic gothic (Venetian inspired) church with spire and adjoining hall, situated on what was once known as Mizar Hill overlooking the river Irvine.

The rose wheel window was designed by Daniel Cottier, this being his first major piece of public work. He was heavily influenced by medieval design and themes of nature. Cottier is considered to be one of the most influential stained glass artists in Scotland. The interior, although much lost, has fourornately carved stone columns supporting finely carved capitals. A church hall adjoins to the rear via a polygonally roofed chapterhouse. The church was built for the Rev. William B Robertson, known as the 'Poet Preacher' on account of his lyrical sermons.

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9.42 km

River Garnock

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The River the smallest of Ayrshire's six principal rivers, has its source on the southerly side of the Hill of Stake in the heart of the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park.

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