The River Ayr Way is Scotland’s first source to sea path network. It covers a distance of 44 miles following the River Ayr from its source at Glenbuck Loch to the sea at Ayr. The route passes through one of the most interesting river valleys in Southern Scotland. It can be walked over a weekend or in shorter stages using some of my circular route options found in this section.
A fairly challenging linear walk taking in the first (or last in my case!) section of the River Ayr Way as well as an ascent of Cairn Table (1945 ft / 593 m), the most prominent hill in East Ayrshire. … More Walk 205 – River Ayr Way (Wellwood to Glenbuck Loch via Cairn Table) – 13.7 miles
Following the River Ayr Way along a pleasant woodland trail to Sorn, you will walk through the Catrine Voes and Woodlands Local Nature Reserve and past the historical Catrine Weir. Enjoy the view across to the majestic fourteenth century Sorn Castle, a bespoke wedding venue and home to the McIntyres. On reaching Sorn, cross the ‘Auld Brig’ before passing through part of the village and into the “Spooky Woods”. The return route to Catrine is via Chapel Brae, a pleasant single track road. It passes Catrine War Memorial, from which you will be rewarded with fine views down to the village. … More Walk 137 – River Ayr Way (Catrine to Sorn loop) – 4.6 miles
Pass from South Ayrshire to East Ayrshire on this 6 mile linear walk between the villages of Failford and Catrine. The highlight of the route is passing beneath the impressive Ballochmyle Viaduct, the highest masonry railway arch in UK! … More Walk 36 – River Ayr Way (Failford to Catrine) – 6 miles
A beautiful walk along the banks of the River Ayr, taking in Peden’s Cove in the Ayr Gorge Woodland as well as Highland Mary’s Monument in Failford. … More Walk 29 – River Ayr Way (Annbank to Failford) – 7.5 miles
The River Ayr is your companion for almost the entire 7 miles of this mostly woodland walk. Its starts by following the River Ayr Way from Oswald’s Bridge all the way to Annbank then returns via a mixture of quiet country roads, woodland paths and farm tracks. … More Walk 25 – River Ayr Way (Auchincruive to Annbank) -7 miles
Start your journey along the River Ayr Way at Ayr Harbour. This linear route then follows the course of the river upstream through part of historic Auld Ayr and into scenic woodland before leading you beneath the A77 trunk road and out into quiet countryside all the way to Oswald’s Bridge. There you can visit the Wallace Burns Cairn. … More Walk 23 – River Ayr Way (Ayr Harbour to Auchincruive) – 5.6 miles
This route follows a short section of the River Ayr Way, starting just off Holmston Road. It is a really pleasant woodland walk along the river, popular with locals. To form a loop, the return section crosses a small golf course before following a footpath on the opposite bank of the river. Expect the trail to be muddy! … More Walk 11 – River & Golf Circular from Holmston Rd, Ayr – 2.9 miles
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