South Ayrshire Council

Walking and Cycling

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.

• Map of Cycle routes in and around South Ayrshire
• Cycling in South Ayrshire? Download the latest information
  Copies can also be obtained from Council offices and Libraries or email cycling@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
• Map of key environmental and conservation information for South Ayrshire including local footpaths and cycle routes
• Using a mobile phone like an iPhone or Google Android? Display a map of cycle routes in your area designed for a mobile device. You can also download The complete National Cycle Network app
• Smugglers' Trail

The following websites provide further information on walking and cycling in South Ayrshire.

• Ayrshire Paths
• Ayrshire Coastal Paths
• Scottish Natural Heritage
• Sustrans - Routes for People
• Mountain Bike Routes and Walks in South West Scotland
• The River Ayr Way
• UK Walking Routes
• Great Ways to Explore Ayrshire

South Ayrshire Council is not responsible for the content of external websites.

Wheelchair Accessible Walks

Some paths within South Ayrshire are accessible by wheelchair in normal weather conditions.

Barony Hill Path, within the Dailly Trails Network, stretching from Main Street, Dailly (opposite the Primary School), eastwards along the south/east bank of the Water of Girvan, northwards across the artist-designed bridge over the River, then eastwards along the north bank of the River to the footbridge near Dalquharran Castle.

Ayr, Prestwick Girvan and Troon promenades, as well as paths through Belleisle, Rozelle, Craigie and other public parks and parts of Fullarton Woods, Troon