The first part of the route follows the old right of way to Barr. Fine views are afforded of the Byne Hill and the pass over which runs the high road between the Carrick shore and the Assel and Stinchar Valleys.

A mile further on is Laggan Loch an almost perfectly circular Loch Legend has it that the outline of a ploughman complete with yoke can he seen on the surface of the Loch. He was reputed to have been lost in mud at the bottom.

Crossing the drystone dyke the route continues on the track before branching right over the whaleback summit of Laggan Hill. This is an area which is still predominantly farmed for hill cattle and sheep.

The dominant feature is Ailsa Craig A volcanic plug thrusting over a thousand feet from the Firth of Clyde and silhouetted against the sky. The remains of a ruined castle can be seen on the island, which is now a bird sanctuary and is one of the largest colonies of gannets in the British Isles.

To complete the walk back turn right at the A714 and follow the footpath back to the town.