Walk 176 – Stevenston Beach Circular – 1 mile

*DOG Friendly Walks*, 0-3 miles, All Walking Routes, Ayrshire, North Ayrshire

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A short but extremely sweet walk along the pristine sandy beach at Stevenston, returning to the start via the sand dunes footpath. Teeming with wildlife in the summer, look out for several species of butterflies and wildflowers along the way.

NOTE JANUARY 2023: It is currently not possible to walk this route as described below due to structural damage to the bridge over the Stevenston Burn close to the start of the walk. It is possible to access the beach from the sand dunes path by following the cycle track north from the car park, returning the same way.

Dog-friendly walk

Ample car parking at West Shore, Stevenston (KA20 3LY). Stevenston train station, where there are also bus stops, is half a mile walk away from the start point.

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The walk starts from the information board at the end of the car park. From here you will see a bridge leading over the Stevenston Burn towards the beach. Once on the beach turn right and walk along the sand until you reach the ramp at the other end. Turn sharp right here to pick up a track heading towards the sand dunes. At a fork in the path keep right to return to the start.