River Ayr Way
A long distance path of 41 miles in Ayrshire which follows the course of the River Ayr from source to sea. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Glenbuck
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
Grid Ref: NS755289
Climbing: 887 metres
Walk time: 15-20 hours
Days: 2-3
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
326 Ayr, Troon, Girvan and Maybole
327 Cumnock and Dalmellington
328 Sanquhar and New Cumnock
335 Lanark, Tinto Hills, Lesmahagow and Douglas
327 Cumnock and Dalmellington
328 Sanquhar and New Cumnock
335 Lanark, Tinto Hills, Lesmahagow and Douglas
Summary:
The River Ayr Way long distance footpath was 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 path passes through areas of historic importance with links to many famous Scottish figures including Robert Burns, William Wallace and John Loudoun Macadam. The route also has a wide range of habitats and diversity of wildlife including Otter, Badger, Heron and the persecuted Hen Harrier. Habitations passed on the route include Muirkirk, Sorn, Catrine, Mauchline and Stair.
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Long Distance Walkers Association
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