Memorial to John Loudon McAdam, a man who made the biggest contribution to highway construction since the Romans. You may not have heard of him, but you have heard of a process named after him... Tarmacadam, or Tarmac for short.

Nearby routes

Best routes near John Loudon McAdam Memorial

4.4

(10)

101

hikers

1. Cairn Table loop

9.04km

02:48

330m

Hike the moderate 5.6-mile Cairn Table loop near Muirkirk for panoramic views, historical sites, and a rewarding climb.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

hikers

2. John Loudon McAdam Memorial – Muirkirk Mine Ruins loop from Muirkirk

7.44km

02:17

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

hikers

3. Isabel Pagan Memorial – John Loudon McAdam Memorial loop from Muirkirk

10.9km

02:55

130m

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 250 m

Weather

Today

Wednesday 11 March

8°C

4°C

40 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Muirkirk, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Cairn Table Summit Cairn

Glenbuck Loch

Cycling Road Through Wind Turbines

View Over Ayr Valley from Netherwood Farm Road

Mennock Pass Climb from Mennock

Muirkirk Mine Ruins

Loudoun Hill

Spectacle E'e Falls

Sorn Village

Waterfront Cafe, Strathclyde Country Park

Glengavel Reservoir

View of the Airfield

John Loudon McAdam Memorial

1. Cairn Table loop

2. John Loudon McAdam Memorial – Muirkirk Mine Ruins loop from Muirkirk

3. Isabel Pagan Memorial – John Loudon McAdam Memorial loop from Muirkirk

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️