Walk via Fowler's Croft and the Dalmellington Road to the small bridge over the burn and up the track past Glenhead. As height is gained superb views open up of the surrounding hills and upper reaches of the Girvan Valley.

As you enter the wood which is now part of a vast conifer plantation, cleared areas provide many interesting views from the track.

Coming back from Altizourie you cannot fail to notice Blairquhan Castle (1820-24) across the water meadows on your right. The castle is the home of Mr James Hunter Blair. A regency mansion of Tudor design by William Burn it has a long and varied history and connections with Robert Burns and links with John Loudon Macadam the road builder. It is beautifully situated on the left bank of the river.

Follow the west side of the road back with Straiton Monument and Bennan Hill providing an impressive backdrop.