Feel Good WALKS

Free guided walks to help you feel good

Gillian’s Walks is working in collaboration with The Outdoor Partnership Ayrshire to offer a series of FREE guided walks to end the year! Enjoy the great outdoors, reconnect with nature and invest in your wellbeing.

We have tried to ensure there is something for everyone:

Short walks of up to a maximum of 1 mile visiting Ayrshire nature or heritage sites.
Longer walks of 4-5 miles, taking in heritage, art, coast and parks.
Note: please choose either the short or longer walks depending on your ability. The short walks are simply shorter versions of the longer walks, so it doesn’t make sense to book both.

All walks are free to attend and everyone is welcome, but places are limited so please register via the link below.

Dogs – for everyone’s comfort and to avoid distractions during the walk, we ask that dogs are not brought along even on a lead.

Precise meeting point will be communicated to everyone who has registered a few days prior to each walk.

These walks have been made possible by the Scottish Government’s ‘Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund’ through VASA (South Ayrshire) and the ‘Nuclear Decommissioning fund’ through The Outdoor Partnership.

Short Walks

These start at 2pm and last for 45 minutes at a very gentle pace.

Thurs 30th October: Alloway Tunnel Murals

Thurs 13th November: Fairlie Coastal Path

Thurs 4th December: Dean Castle, Kilmarnock (700 metres) – Take a gentle stroll along accessible riverside paths to Kilmarnock’s historic Dean Castle. Along the way, enjoy the peaceful parkland setting and the chance to learn more about this important Ayrshire landmark. Toilets and café available at the start/end

Longer Walks

These start at 10am and last approx 3hrs at a steady pace

Thurs 30th October: Alloway & Doonfoot Loop

Thurs 13th November: Fairlie & Kelburn Castles

Thurs 4th December: Two Parks Trail, Kilmarnock (4 miles) – Linking two of Kilmarnock’s most popular green spaces, this route takes in the highlights of Dean Castle Country Park and the Kay Park. Along the way, see the Burns Monument, swan pond, riverside trails, and the historic castle. A varied and enjoyable walk with plenty of history and natural beauty. Toilets and café available at the start/end.