Walking Guide to Ayrshire and Arran Coastal Paths, Scotland, UK

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Published

14 Jun 2011

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First

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9781852846329

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.0cm

Weight

200g

Pages

176

Originally Published

14 Jun 2011

The Ayrshire and Arran Coastal Paths

by Keith Fergus

A guide to walking or backpacking along the Ayrshire and Arran Coastal Paths, which stretch for over 150 miles along the stunning west coast of Scotland, within easy reach of Glasgow. Described in 11 day stages, passing through Girvan, Ayr and Ardrossan, good public transport means walkers can tackle it as day walks or weekend trips. More...

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Seasons

Spring and summer are the best time to walk the route for longer daylight hours and best Read More... opportunities to spot flowers and wildlife.

Centres

Girvan, Ayr, Irvine, Troon, Ardrossan, Brodick, Whiting Bay, Lamlash, Largs, Skelmorlie

Difficulty

no technical rock climbing ability required but some sections require a little scrambling over Read More... boulders on beaches; a good level of fitness needed to tackle the route in one go and some navigational skills in poorer weather as some of the route is quite remote.

Must See

great cliffs, beautiful sandy beaches and secluded coves; extraordinary buildings such as Culzean Read More... Castle, Turnberry Lighthouse, Lochranza Castle and the Kennedy Mausoleum; historically important geological sites and several places indelibly linked to Robert Burns and Robert the Bruce.

Featuring 11 day stages across a 150-mile coastline full of beautiful sandy beaches and secluded coves, this guide to the Ayrshire and Arran Coastal Paths is a wonderful showcase of long-distance coastal walking at its finest.

Historic sites including many castles passed along the way show the area’s rich past, and there are obvious links here to significant Scottish figures including Robert the Bruce and Robert Burns.

seven days on the Ayrshire mainland and a four-day tour round Arran
fantastic photography throughout fully illustrates the area’s exceptional views and scenic beauty
detailed information on public transport and accommodation