Directions from N: Take the A713 Dalmellington turn off the A77 Bankfield Roundabout on the edge of Ayr. Head through Dalmellington to Carsphairn. After c. 22.7 miles take the B729 Moniaive turn off the A713 on the E edge of Carsphairn. Stay on the B729 for c. 5.2 miles to reach Smittons Farm. Take the left turn cul-de-sac signed for Water of Ken. Follow this single track for c. 5.2 miles to park up at the junction with Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Farm. My walking route is viewable on Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Cairn.
Directions from S: Take the A76 Kilmarnock turn off the Cuckoo Bridge Roundabout on the A75 at Dumfries. After c. 1.8 miles take the left turn for B729 Moniaive. (There is parking for The Twelve Apostles of Hollywood c. 450 yards from the junction on the left. This large stone circle is a must see). Take the B729 for c. 13.5 miles to Moniaive. Follow the B729 through Moniaive for c. 10 miles to reach a left turn cul-de-sac for Water of Ken. Follow this single track for c. 5.2 miles to park up at the junction with Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Farm. My walking route is viewable on Nether Holm of Dalquhairn Cairn.