Ayrshire Coastal Path
A stunning 92 miles long distance footpath which runs along one of the finest panoramic coastlines in the British Isles. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Ballantrae
Distance: 92 miles (148 km)
Grid Ref: NX073745
Climbing: 1,590 metres
Walk time: 40-50 hours
Days: 8-12
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
309 Stranraer and the Rhins
317 Ballantrae, Barr and Barrhill
326 Ayr, Troon, Girvan and Maybole
333 Kilmarnock, Irvine, Stewartown and Beith
341 Greenock, Largs and Millport
OL38 Loch Lomond South, Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Drymen and Cove
317 Ballantrae, Barr and Barrhill
326 Ayr, Troon, Girvan and Maybole
333 Kilmarnock, Irvine, Stewartown and Beith
341 Greenock, Largs and Millport
OL38 Loch Lomond South, Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Drymen and Cove
Summary:
The Ayrshire Coastal Path from Glenapp to Skelmorlie runs along one of the finest panoramic coastlines in the British Isles. Crowned with a superb backdrop of the ever-changing profile of the mountains of Arran across the Firth of Clyde, this coastline is steeped in history and teeming with wildlife. At Glenapp, the southern end of the Ayrshire Coastal Path connects to the Mull of Galloway Trail. and links to the Southern Upland Way at Stranraer.
The Ayrshire Coastal path is now a key link in IAT Scotland, the Scottish 'chapter' of the International Appalachian Trail (Europe) which was launched in October 2011. (Source: ACP)
Useful Links:
Ayrshire Coastal Path: The Official Guide Book
The Ayrshire and Arran Coastal Paths (British Long Distance Trails)
Ayrshire Coastal Path Official Site
Contours Walking Holidays
Long Distance Walkers Association
