Greeto Mast and the Gogo Burn, Largs

This walk follows a new track high above the Gogo burn towards the local picnic spot of Greeto Falls, now scarred by hydro construction walks. A new path leads up to the mast atop the hill for superb views over the Largs coastline and islands.

Terrain

Good track to Greeto bridge, then constructed hill paths.

Public Transport

Bus or train to Largs.

Start

Bellesdale Avenue, off Flatt Road, Largs. Open start point in Google Maps for directions.

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Walk Description

Stage 1

The walk starts from Bellesdale Avenue, a residential area off the top of Flatt Road in Largs (there is no dedicated car park so you need to find a considerate space nearby). Take the steep tarmac track that forks left, up through the metal gates. This winds uphill to reach various telecomms masts, with good views looking back across to the Cumbraes, the Clyde. At the top keep straight ahead, passing through a gate and onto a new bulldozed hydro track that has replaced the former path. This contours the hillsides high above the wooded Gogo burn.

Stage 2

Do not continue as far as Greeto Bridge, instead looking out for a constructed path heading off to the left up steps after around 1.5km.

Stage 3

The path leads up towards a mast, with views across to the North Ayrshire hills and Clyde. Continue west over to the next minor hummock for the best views, bringing Largs into view as a foreground.

Stage 4

You can head back the same way, or follow the path that leads northwards before descending west near Cauld Rocks. Eventually the path curves SW and leads past some sheepfolds, and then across greener pastures. Rejoin the outward track above the telecoms masts, then retrace your steps back to the start.

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