Family Hill Walk - Fairy Knowes (Barr Hills)

A full day of hill walking led by our experienced Dolphin House instructors. Transport from Girvan Academy provided. This day follows the beautiful Fairy Knowe Trails.

Children should be in P5 (2022-23 school year) and above - and must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets

Tickets for adults and children are priced at £7.50 each. As children must be accompanied by an adult, at least 2 tickets (one child, one adult) must be purchased at the time of booking.

Up to 5 tickets can be booked at one time. 

The Route

Fairy Knowe (Barr Hills)

This waymarked circular walk heads up a forested glen from above the picturesque village of Barr. The route visits the beautiful Fairy Knowe then climbs a long flight of steps up a narrow grassy ridge before returning through the forest.

Transport

Minibus transport is included and pick up will be from Girvan Academy at 09:30am - returning around 16.00.

Lunch

Participants should bring their own packed lunch and bottled water.

Clothing & Equipment

Participants should wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather and activity. Layered clothing is best for the conditions - ideally a quick drying base layer, a thin fleece for the mid-layer and a light waterproof as the outer layer.

The terrain is mainly forest tracks and paths - with one steep but short section.

Medical Consent Form

A medical consent form is required for each participant and should be completed ahead of the activity.