Gatehead Circular plus other ride data

Today I rode another route that used to be a Sunday morning regular until the walking took over.

Arran far away in the distance but lovely colours

At this time of year it is a lovely route meandering through the Ayrshire countryside and farmland with all its farming aromas, obviously not lost that sense just yet.

Laigh Milton Viaduct history here

After Gatehead you get a good view of the Laigh Milton railway Viaduct, I suspect that will be closed off. Officially closed in 1846. It is believed to be the world's oldest surviving viaduct on a public railway, not bad history that.

River Irvine running very low

The water at the dam is really low, at times it can be a raging torrent as the River Irvine runs down and turns the corner. Thought I might see some trout rising but nope.

Sustrans cycle path blocked

On the way back the local officials are even trying to block the cycle path. Luckily I could squeeze past the side but with a few bramble scratches, I thought cycling was allowed?
An excellent outing.

Ride route: Cycle path Barassie-Gatehead-Dreghorn-Shewalton.
Ride distance: 18.83ml
Ascent: 423ft
Bike:Cube MTB 
Total Covid19 ride distance:290.59

Today 13th April I headed to Dreghorn to add the War Memorial to my collection. Blue skies but definitely colder. Sadly more names than expected on this memorial. Continued on much the same Gatehead circuit as above.

Dreghorn War Memorial

Ride route: Cycle path Barassie-Gatehead-Dreghorn-Shewalton.
Ride distance: 18.33ml
Ascent: 450ft
Bike:Cube MTB 
Total Covid19 ride distance:308.92

Another straightforward ride to Prestwick this time to collect another War Memorial. A lot of police vehicles around today but not stopped!!

Prestwick War Memorial

Ride route: Cycle path Barassie-Prestwick-Fullarton woods.
Ride distance: 19.92ml
Ascent: 345ft
Bike:Cube MTB 
Total Covid19 ride distance:328.84


Return trip to Ayr to recover War Memorial data.
Ride route: Cycle path Barassie-Prestwick-Ayr.
Ride distance: 25.27ml
Ascent: 410ft
Bike:Focus Road Bike
Total Covid19 ride distance:354.11

Return trip to Symington & Dundonald to recover War Memorial data.
Ride route: Cycle path Barassie-Monkton-Symington-Dundonald-Shewalton.
Ride distance: 21.55ml
Ascent: 531ft
Bike: Focus Road Bike
Total Covid19 ride distance:375.66

Return trip: Irvine War Memorial.
Ride route: Cycle path Barassie-Shewalton-Irvine.
Ride distance: 18.35ml
Ascent: 272ft
Bike: Cube MTB
Total Covid19 ride distance:394.01


Return trip: Troon.
Ride route: Circuit Troon.
Ride distance: 10.64ml
Ascent: 171ft
Bike: Cube MTB

Total Covid19 ride distance:404.65