Location: South Ayrshire
Top Things to do in South Ayrshire
What to do and see in South Ayrshire, Scotland: The Best Hiking Trails
The village of Alloway is home to the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and the Robert Burns Heritage Trail. Highlights of the trail include Auld Kirk Alloway, Burns Cottage, Burns Monument Gardens and the 13th century Brig O'Doon. South of Alloway along the attractive A719 coastal road is Culzean Castle and Country Park which offers much of interest all ages. En route is an unusual roadside attraction called Electric Brae, a 'magnetic hill' where a car left out of gear will appear to go uphill due to an optical illusion. A few minutes drive from Culzean Castle is the famous Open Golf championship course at Turnberry where the clubhouse is open to the public.
Restaurants in South Ayrshire
1. Lang Scots Mile
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Roughly one-mile scenic walking trail along the seacoast, suitable for wheelchairs. Start: Car park at Miller’s Folly on Cromwell’s Fort. End: Blackburn Car Park.
Reviewed By SH1RLS1966 - Cumbernauld, United Kingdom
Lovely flat walk, which for an arthritis sufferer makes life a bit easier. Beautiful scenery along the front of Ayr and we were blessed with a gorgeous sunny autumn day.
2. Smugglers Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
The Smugglers' Trail leads from South Beach, Troon, along the Wrack Road across Royal Troon Golf Club, past Crosbie Kirk and through Fullarton Woods. From the Main Street, in Loans the trail crosses ancient woodland and enjoys stunning views over the Firth of Clyde. This historic route has been in regular use from early times including use by smugglers. The route is an easy to moderate woodland a
3. Ayrshire Coastal Path
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
The Ayrshire Coastal Path runs 100 miles along the Ayrshire coast, through the main towns of Ayr, Troon and Largs. The scenery is stunning, with views across to the Isle of Arran and beyond. You will spot a huge variety of wildlife including seals, basking sharks, otters, roe deer, and foxes. The Official Guidebook lists sections of around 7 miles each, allowing manageable walks for most people.
Reviewed By Scottish-Hidden-Gems - Irvine, United Kingdom
We only did part of this walk as we were looking for the kindness stone path/fairytrail, at the opposite of girvan river but we discovered amazing views and quiet little picnic areas and loads of wildlife. This as made us want return to explore more of the ayrshire coastal path, I have ordered by guide book! (Guide book available on amazon or ayrshire coastal path website)
4. Carrick Heritage Trails
5. Ness Glen
6. Straiton Ramble Walks
