Greeto Bridge and Mast, Largs

This walk follows a new track above the Gogo burn to reach the once popular local picnic spot of Greeto Falls, now scarred by hydro construction walks. The walk then heads up over pathless, tussocky moorland for fine views over Largs on the return.

Terrain

Good track to Greeto bridge, then pathless tussocky moorland giving rough going.

Public Transport

Bus or train to Largs.

Start

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

Hillwalking in Winter

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 4km / 2.5 miles
Time (summer conditions): 1.5 - 2 hours
Ascent: 253m (Profile)
Start Grid Ref: NS 212 593

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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

After 2km from the start the track reaches the Greeto Bridge; the original tiny picturesque bridge is now beneath a modern one; there are some attractive waterfalls in the burn below. Do not cross the bridge, instead leaving the track to turn left and head northwest up a steep and pathless slope of tussocky grass - hard going - aiming just to the right of the crags.

Stage 3

One above the crags continue over very lump ground to a mast, with views across to the North Ayrshire hills and Clyde. Continue west over to the next minor hummock for the views to bring Largs into view as a foreground.

Stage 4

The ground steepens - keep briefly right here, then aim across rough ground for the complex of sheepfolds you can see built against the wall. Pass through the wall at the sheepfolds, then bear left across the now greener pastures. Aim to rejoin the outward track above the telecoms masts, then retrace your steps back to the start.

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