The Walk: Houston and Bridge of Weir Circular (7.4 miles/12km)

From the Carrick Centre, walk along Main Street to the junction with South Street and turn right. Passing the Mercat Cross, go to the end of the street and turn left into Bogstonhill Road. At the junction with North Street, turn left for a short distance before turning right into a passageway, Lyles Land. Follow this uphill to join Cricket Field Lane. Exit Cricket Field Lane and turn left onto Kilmacolm Road. Cross the main road with care and continue onto Kilallen Road. Continue along this quiet road until the T-junction with Warlock Road. Turn left and follow the road all the way to Bridge of Weir. Turn right into Houston Road and at the traffic lights turn left heading towards the village centre. Cross Main Road and take the first right, into Torr Road, and then turn left to join a cycle track. The track runs parallel to the main road. Continue onward until a bridge over Crosslee Road and then exit the cycle track to turn right into Crosslee Road. At the junction with Barochan Road turn left (this road becomes Houston Road in Crosslee). At the pedestrian lights take a small lane on the left. Cross to the right-hand pavement and take the path which circles the school and passes the cemetery. Proceed under the Bridge of Weir Road (B790), using the underpass, and turn left. Follow the pavement to the roundabout and continue straight on towards the Carrick Centre and the starting point.