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John Loudon McAdam Memorial – Muirkirk Mine Ruins loop from Muirkirk

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John Loudon McAdam Memorial – Muirkirk Mine Ruins loop from Muirkirk

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John Loudon McAdam Memorial – Muirkirk Mine Ruins loop from Muirkirk

02:17

7.44km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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900 m

John Loudon McAdam Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The inventor of macadamisation an effective and economical method of constructing roads.

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6.04 km

Boggy Section with Broken Wooden Walkways

Highlight • Trail

6.98 km

Muirkirk Mine Ruins

Highlight • Structure

The remnants and ruins of Muirkirk mine and the old copper mill. Beware of mine shafts, which may be overgrown.

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7.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.42 km

1.66 km

359 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

7°C

99 %

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John Loudon McAdam Memorial – Muirkirk Mine Ruins loop from Muirkirk

John Loudon McAdam Memorial

Boggy Section with Broken Wooden Walkways

Muirkirk Mine Ruins

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