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South Ayrshire Council
County Buildings,
Wellington Square,
Ayr KA7 1DR
Walking and cycling along the paths, over the hillsides, and through the villages of Ayrshire is the only way to experience the real Ayrshire. A number of safe and convenient footpaths and cycleways are available in South Ayrshire.
The Ayrshire Paths initiative provides, sensitively managed and
well sign-posted routes for all capabilities of walker and cyclist.
Whether you are visiting Ayrshire or passing through on the National
Cycle Route, spend some time experiencing the real Ayrshire.
Historic castles and ancient monuments grace many of the routes, some of which are traditional rights-of-way dating back hundreds of years.
View photographs from the walking and cycling routes.
Browse Sustainable Development pages for walking routes and bird watching places.
Sustrans - the sustainable transport charity - works on practical
projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport
in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects.
The National Byway is a 3,500 mile (5,632km) signposted leisure
cycle route round Britain on some of the most attractive and lightly-trafficked
of existing rural lanes, providing safe and easily followed routeing
as possible for cycling, enhanced by over 1,000 places of interest
and historic sites along the way.
Scottish Natural Heritage is charged with the responsibility of promoting access to the countryside. The local address is: 19 Wellington Square, Ayr KA7 1EZ, Tel: 01292 261392.
Walking Routes contains detailed directions, maps and descriptions of an estimated 3000 walks throughout the UK.
Cycling in Scotland is a healthy celebration of wide open spaces, dramatic scenery and clean fresh air, where you will find routes to suit all abilities. From dedicated mountain biking centres and forest trails for those seeking an adrenaline buzz, to quiet countryside lanes for something a little more relaxing.
The River Ayr Way which is the first source to sea route in Scotland. This route begins at Glenbuck, the source of the River Ayr and follows it for 66km to the sea at Ayr. The River Ayr Way has the potential to attract up to 70,000 visitors to the area each year.
| Related Services |
| Local Plan - Footpaths and Cycleways |
| Parks and Activities |
| School Walking Bus |
| WebMap Interactive Mapping System |
| Links |
| Ayrshire Trails |
| Routes and Walks in South West Scotland |
| The River Ayr Way |
