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How to get here Lochwinnoch and Howwood lie close to the A737 which links the M8 with Irvine. Both villages have railway stations on the Glasgow Central to Ayrshire line – why not bring your bike by train? (If coming from Glasgow or Paisley get off at Howwood as the Lochwinnoch southbound platform has lots of steps!) Bus services:-

18 Arriva Largs/Paisley stops on A737 for sky, earth, air, life, 307/317 Key/Gillen Johnstone Station/ Lochwinnoch Station water X34 Glasgow/Irvine or Bourtreehill stops on A737 It’s elemental X36 Glasgow /Ardrossan stops on A737 HB05 Harte Largs/Braehead Shopping Centre, Renfrew For times and availability check www.travelinescotland.com For more information about the Semple Trail area see www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk www.lochwinnoch.info www.howwood.com

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© Crown copyright and database right 2010. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100023417. Published by Planning & Transport Services, Renfrewshire Council Designed by Renfrewshire Council Communications Team The Green Destination Less than half an hour by train from Glasgow Central and only minutes from Paisley, Irvine and Ardrossan! On National Cycle Route 7 (NCR7).

The Semple Trail @Lochwinnoch is the place to find fresh air, great walks, water sports, and wildlife, as well as traditional pubs, craft and gift shops, all within one destination.

Traffic free smooth paths link Lochwinnoch railway station with the village, the visitor attractions, NCR7 WC and the historic landscape features of the former Castle Semple Estate. It is now so easy for bikes, buggies and wheelchairs to get around! Come for the day and:-

• At the RSPB nature reserve, borrow binoculars to watch wildlife from the centre and hides or go wildlife pond dipping and bug hunting. WC • At Castle Semple Visitor Centre hire a rowing boat and get out on the Loch, or hire bikes of all shapes and sizes and enjoy the traffic free routes around the Country Park.

• See the historic features of the landscape, explore © Crown copyright and database right 2010. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100023417. the maze and take in the stunning views from Courtshaw Hill or the Kenmure Hill Temple.

• Sample real ales in a two hundred year old pub or lunch in one of several good eating places in Lochwinnoch or Howwood.

• Shop for interesting gifts and locally produced food in the villages’ galleries and shops.

• Make a full day of it by walking the whole of the Semple Trail’s 12.5 kilometres around Castle Semple Loch, almost all on traffic free routes or quiet rural roads. Some sections of path pass through farmland so please take care if you encounter livestock or farm vehicles.