Castle Semple Loch

Updated: July 19, 2025
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Walk Highlights

Location:
Lochwinnoch
Postcode:
PA12 4EA
Parking:

There is a large dedicated free car park at Castle Semple Loch Country Park Visitor Centre, located off the A760 near Lochwinnoch, Ayrshire/Renfrewshire. The car park provides direct access to the visitor centre, cafe, toilets, play area, and the start of the main paths and trails around the loch. It can get busy, especially at weekends and during good weather, for this popular Ayrshire/Renfrewshire attraction.

Distance:
4.60 miles
Time:
2.00 hours
Difficulty:
Moderate
Terrain:

The terrain at Castle Semple Loch in Ayrshire/Renfrewshire is generally flat and easy around the main lochside paths and visitor centre area. Paths are a mix of well-surfaced tracks (tarmac, gravel) suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs in many areas, and some grassy or earth paths in woodland sections which can be muddy after rain. Some woodland trails may have gentle slopes. This Ayrshire/Renfrewshire park is largely accessible.

Facilities:
Toilets, Cafe

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