Walk 4 – Troon Cliff Walk – 2 miles

This walk is a little different! You will begin by walking along a stone footpath built into the cliffs, followed by a stroll through some gardens and along the promenade towards Troon South Beach where there is an excellent play park for the kids to enjoy. If cliffs don’t sound like your cup of tea, walk across the Ballast Bank instead – you will be treated to spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde on a clear day.

  Buggy friendly (the path along the cliffs is narrow in places so you may prefer to walk along the Ballast Bank path both ways – see below for photos and more info)

Download/follow this route on your mobile phone (free Visorando app required)

  Parking available on the sea front just off Harbour Road, Troon

  Route:  At the very end of the car park the path down onto the cliffs is really obvious. There is a higher option if you don’t fancy the cliffs – it starts from the same point and heads up over a wide grassy embankment, Ballast Bank.   At the end of the cliff you are led onto Titchfield Road. Turn right to follow it along all the way to the South Beach Play Park. Return via same route.

WALK REVIEW: 6th January 2016

A coastal walk today! When I told Nathan this morning that we would be walking along a cliff he wasn’t too sure of the safety of such an idea, concerned that might fall into the sea… However once there he was super excited and really enjoyed himself. The tide was out and it was a calm day. I remember my dad bringing me here for walks when I was wee but I hadn’t been along the path for years so it was like taking a trip down memory lane. 

This walk has plenty to keep the kids entertained. We were treated to low flying aircraft every few minutes taking off and landing at neighbouring Prestwick Airport – I actually had no idea this airport was still as busy! The play park, complete with a shipwreck to climb on, was definitely a highlight for them.  We spent a good half hour playing there before I was too cold and prised them away.

About halfway along Ballast Bank there is a viewfinder which indicates the direction of Ailsa Craig, Isle of Arran, Royal Troon Golf course, Dundonald Hill, and various other points of interest. Nathan was really interested in the workings of the sawmill which you can see into towards the end of the walk.

It was after 1pm when we arrived back at the car and the boys were tired and hungry. Luckily I had taken a secret supply of homemade shortbread with me (made by a good friend for our New Year’s Eve celebrations – thanks Lynsey W!) and this kept them sweet for the journey home. Thanks to the fresh sea air they both wound up rosy cheeked and fast asleep within 2 minutes of setting off for home: result!