The new official guide book to the ayrshire coastal path provides invaluable coverage of this recent addition to the scottish longdistance walking network. Its 161 pages are packed with 96 colour photos, maps and tide details, and provide a wealth of information on the fascinating history, geography and natural history of the ayrshire coast. An investment went bad, their house was taken from them and then illness struck. A walk along the beautiful ayrshire coast from glenapp kirk, just north of stranaraer, to skelmorlie, near greenock. Hiking the ayrshire coastal path hiking in scotland. The ayrshire coastal path runs 100 miles from glenapp to skelmorlie along one of the finest panoramic coastlines in the british isles. The ayrshire coastal path runs for 100 miles from glenapp to skelmorlie along one of the most dramatic stretches of coastline in the whole country. In 2010 snh estimated that around 2,700 km of coastal paths and routes were existence, compared to a total coastline length of 10,192 km.
Walk arran coastal way ayrshire coastal path cicerone press. There are buses to the start and end of each stage, apart from portencross bus at west kilbride and largs marina bus at largs in both cases the bus stop is close to the route a short distance along the trail. Comprehensive online guide and maps for walking the ayrshire coastal path, a long distance footpath from glenapp kirk to skermorlie. The ayrshire and arran coastal paths ebook by keith fergus. The full ayrshire coast path is a spectacular 62mile walk along a scenic coastline brimming with unforgettable sights. Our bestselling, official guide book lists over species of bird, and your chances of seeing seals, seabirds, birds of prey, roe deer and foxes. The south west coast path is the spectacular 630mile 1008 km national trail around the tip of britain.
Opened in 2012, the mull of galloway trail runs from the mull to stranraer and continues north as the loch ryan coastal path for a total distance of 37 miles to glenapp in south ayrshire where it links with the ayrshire coastal path. The ayrshire coastal path one of scotlands great trails, the ayrshire coastal path runs 100 miles between glenapp in the south and wemyss bay in the north. The idea was first proposed by walkers, and in november 2009 scottish natural heritage snh hosted a conference on the subject. Photographs of the ayrshire coastal path from culzean. Ayrshire coastal path ordnance survey map view and print off detailed os map ayrshire coastal path open street map view and print off detailed map ayrshire coastal path os map mobile gps os map with location tracking. Overview guidebook to walking the ayrshire coastal path and arran coastal way on the western coast of scotland. Follow this path, briefly joining road then continuing through woods to pond. This new guidebook covers some of the best coastal walking in scotland.
The berwickshire coastal path begins from cockburnspath at the northern border of berwickshire and follows the fields, clifftops, beaches and villages southwards to berwickupontweed. The ayrshire and arran coastal paths ebook por keith fergus. One womans journey walking the entire south west coast path after becoming homeless. Full free route description and ordnance survey mapping. Stretching for 148km from the southern to northernmost limits of the county, the ayrshire coastal path sticks close to the coastline itself and for much of its length runs along sandy beaches. Ayrshire offers a varying coastline with villages, beaches and rocky coves to explore, and is an ideal location for cyclists and walkers, with skelmorlie heralding the start of the ayrshire coastal path, a 100 mile long coastal walk.
The two halves of the route have a contrasting character, with remoter, more rural countryside and rougher walking on the first half to ayr, suceeded by the more urban and industrial landscapes of the northern half. As well as the fabulous coastal scenery there is the beautiful backdrop of the mountains of arran across the firth of clyde to enjoy. One of scotlands great trails, the ayrshire coastal path is crowned with the superb backdrop of the everchanging profile of the mountains on the isle of arran. The route was created and is maintained by the rotary clubs of stranraer, ayr, gourock and. The route comprises the mull of galloway trail, the ayrshire coastal path and the clyde coastal path. It has 26 stations and connects the ayrshire coast to glasgow. We saw oyster catchers, herons, a sea otter and seals on the coast. Dec 06, 2010 a photographic journey along one of scotlands newest long distance walking routes. The trail commands stunning views out over the islands of arran, cambrae and bute across the firth of clyde. Berwickshire coastal path self guided walking holidays with.
The ayrshire coastal path runs for 100 miles in southwest scotland, offering some of the. It is a perfect mix of inland and onbeach sections which keeps things varied and interesting. Berwickshire coastal path cockburnspath 2020 all you need. Crowned with a superb backdrop of the everchanging profile of the mountains of arran across the firth of clyde, this coastline is steeped in history and teeming with wildlife. Inspired by the work of ayr rotary, the rotary club of stranraer is about to develop a 10mile path from stranraer to glenapp, which will link the ayrshire coastal path to the southern upland way. At only 38 miles in total, this relatively short trail gives you the opportunity to walk along some of the highest sea cliffs in britain, and past many beautiful sandy beaches. The berwickshire coastal path stretches for some 30m 48km, from berwick upon tweed to the south, over the english scottish border, through burnmouth and eyemouth, around st abbs head nature reserve as far as cockburnspath. Step forward jimmy begg who introduces you to the ayrshire coastal path, a route that takes in 161 km 100 miles of fabulous coastal scenery. This volume features the section of the path from padstow to falmouth. Celebrating a decade of the ayrshire coastal path scotland. The ayrshire coastal path offers dramatic views along the ayrshire coast and across the firth of clyde. Now restored but western footpath will be closed until about 2020 summer.
The berwickshire coastal path, including the john muir link from dunbar, takes you on a tour of some of the most scenic coastline in britain. Ayrshire coastal path book leads the way daily record. Arguably one of the best places from which to view the isle of arran. The ayrshire and arran coastal paths by keith fergus. Costa book awards shortlist memoir of homeless couples coast walk this article is more than 1 year old the salt path by raynor winn is acclaimed by judges as an absolutely brilliant story. The official guide edition 1 by fife coast and countryside trust isbn.
A cancerstricken headteacher has paid tribute after she walked the length of the ayrshire coast. Now well established and very popular, the ayrshire coastal. Ayrshire coastal path part one, stranraer to ayr youtube. The coastline more industrial to the north, rural and increasingly remote to the south has mile upon mile of fine sandy beaches, all enjoying a fine outlook across the sea to the mountains of arran or the great rock of ailsa craig. The scenery is stunning, with views across to the isle of arran and beyond. The ayrshire coastal path runs 100 miles along the ayrshire coast, through the main towns of ayr, troon and largs. The ayrshire coastal path acp from glenapp to skelmorlie runs 100 miles along one of the finest panoramic coastlines in the british. Arran coastal way stunning walking holiday on isle of arran. Discover 165 continuous miles of dramatic clifftops, enchanting coves, paradise beaches, charming towns and marvellous wildlife on the aberdeenshire coastal trail. Dec 30, 2015 web links with bus, train, air and ferry services and accommodation details are available on the official path website use of the ayrshire coastal path official guide book in conjunction with the website is a huge help, especially south of ayr where there are a number of short sections affected by high. The ayrshire coastal path is waymarked with a green and white disc. Also described is the arran coastal way, which circumnavigates its way round that island for 60 miles taking in brodick, lochranza, blackwaterfoot and kildonan. It follows the eastern coastline of scotland from cockburnspath in the scottish borders to berwick upon tweed, just over the border in england. The ayrshire coast path is a 94mile route from glenapp in the south to skelmorlie in the north.
We found a good way to plan out your swc300 road trip is to think of the route in four stages. The going is reasonably straightforward with some steep ascents and descents. The berwickshire coastal path is well waymarked for most of the route. Status and aims sponsors news and events route planning. This four day itinerary features just a few of the great attractions you can visit on scotlands beautiful northeast coast. I drove down early from glasgow conscious that the days were getting shorter and my walk could be finishing in the dark. Follow this path through woods then into the open and down long flight of steps to the beach. All trains call at kilwinning with the exception of the 1747 glasgowayr, which runs non stop between paisley and.
About the trail steeped in history and teeming with wildlife, the ayrshire coast path follows one of the finest panoramic coastlines in the british isles. The full route including recomended extensions, runs from stranraer to glasgow. The guidebook breaks the route into six stages and provides information about the route, places to see and visit along the way and services for walkers. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Walk arran coastal way ayrshire coastal path cicerone. I caught the bus from maidens back up to ayr and started my walk south heading towards the cliffs that form the heads of ayr. Ayrshire coast path in 610 days contours walking holidays. Please show your support by purchasing a copy of the official ayrshire coastal path guide book which contains uptodate route information as. The ayrshire coastal path is a coastal longdistance hiking path in ayrshire, scotland. The book is written by dr jimmy begg, a local author and historian, and offers you not only updated.
The berwickshire coastal path is a walking route some 48 kilometres 30 mi long. This famous headland is not only one of the finest on britains east coast, but it is also an excellent place to see nesting seabirds. We book all your accommodation, take you to the start point, transfer your luggage and then provide you with maps and an itinerary for you to do the trail unguided. The ayrshire and arran coastal paths ebook por keith. The route, which is 161 kilometres 100 mi long, runs along the coast from glenapp, ballantrae to skelmorlie. Ayrshire coastal path an ayr rotary club achievement the ayrshire coastal path from glenapp to skelmorlie runs 100 miles along one of the finest panoramic coastlines in the british isles. The arran coastal way, also known as arran coastal path, is a magnificent circular walk around the perimeter of the beautiful island of arran, often described as scotland in miniature because it compresses the best of scottish scenery into its petite size of only 20 miles long by 10 miles wide. Ayrshire coastal path ayr 2020 all you need to know.
Coronavirus status you can still buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and dream, but any essential messages should be to. The ayrshire coast path was created by the rotary club of ayr to mark the centenary of rotary international in 2005. There are three branches, to largs, ardrossan harbour and ayr, all running into the high level at glasgow central. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The visitor center will help you tune into the flora and fauna to look out for as you follow the narrow path above dramatic coastal cliffs. Care is needed by unprotected cliff edges but a great area to explore on foot. It is on the doorstep for a large chunk of scotlands population yet arguably one of our least known great trails.
The isle of cumbrae quickly takes its place as you progress towards largs via the industrial grounds of hunterston and the pretty town of fairlie. Walking the arran coastal way over seven days was a challenging but rewarding experience. Mar 23, 2020 the 100 mile ayrshire coastal path from glenapp kirk, just north of stranaraer, to skelmorlie, seven miles south west of greenock, along scotlands south west coast, was officially launched on 28 june 2008. Waymarking and guide books are available for some of the component paths. The mission of the rotary foundation is to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Aside from the everchanging seascape views, walkers can gaze out upon arran scotlands largest island. You will spot a huge variety of wildlife including seals. Would you recommend athletic wear for this place or activity. The ayrshire coastal path is mostly very well served by public transport and can be walked a stage at a time. Berwickshire coastal path walking holidays absolute escapes. The scottish coastal way is a proposed national longdistance trail that goes around the coastline of mainland scotland. A great option is the official ayrshire coastal path guide book. Adding 60 miles of the isle of arran coastal path gives 154 miles of relatively easy walking in beautiful scenery. Shepherds walks holidays offer a 5 day selfguided walking walking trip along the berwickshire coastal path.
Whether you want to drive the route in 4 days or 3 weeks, take a tent or stay in luxury accommodation, there is a south west coastal 300 itinerary for you. The coastal path in scotland the sutherland monument posted on january 8, 2017 by wingclipped about 35 miles north of inverness the sutherland monument stands on the summit of beinn a bhragaidh, a small hill of 1,302 feet overlooking the village of golspie. The official guide book paperback 1 may 2008 by james a. Skip the crowds, and discover a landscape steeped in history with walking holidays in northumberland. What distinguishes this path from other trails is the manner in which it is managed and maintained. Jun 26, 2018 success begets success and the ayrshire coastal path is now officially recognised by scottish natural heritage as one of scotlands great trails attracting visitors to ayrshire from all the airts and pairts. The ayrshire coastal path runs for 100 miles from glenapp kirk northwards to skelmorlie and offers the chance to immerse yourself in the ever changing seascapes and scottish wildlife.
Stagecoach provides regular services to all towns and villages along the ayrshire coastal path, which between glenapp and skelmorlie runs close to bus routes and railway. South west coast path national trail guides john macadam on. Crowned with a superb backdrop of the everchanging profile of the mountains of arran across the firth of clyde, this coastline is steeped in history and. The ayrshire coast line is one of the lines within the strathclyde suburban rail network in scotland. Ayrshire is shaped like a great crescent moon, curving around the vast bay centred on the county town of ayr. Selfguided walking holiday along the berwickshire coastal path. The official northumberland coast path guidebook is an essential accompaniment on your walk. The service from glasgow central to wemyss bay covers the northern part of the route. Ldwa long distance paths ayrshire coastal path n ayrshire. Guidebook to walking the ayrshire coastal path and arran coastal way on the western coast of scotland. The mainland ayrshire coastal path takes the walker from glenapp, in the south, to skelmorlie, some 94 miles. Finally, a special thanks to charlie steele our rotary webmaster for setting up this brand new website for 2017 to chris ogilvie, angus hogg, alister firth, mike blair, bernard cotton, rotarians willie watters, neil beattie, and jimmy begg for use of their photos, and to the members of the ayr rotary coastal path management team for their. Ayrshire coastal path including map, gps files and statistics. South of glenapp, the route links with the mull of galloway trail to stranraer.
The route passes ayr, prestwick, saltcoats, troon and largs. Walk this stunning route over 5 days with arrival and departure being from berwickupontweed. Costa book awards shortlist memoir of homeless couples. The ayrshire coastal path is a hiking footpath in scotland following the coasts of north and south ayrshire media in category ayrshire coastal path the following 33 files are in this category, out of 33 total. Scotlands great trails the ayrshire coastal path scotlands nature. The ayrshire coastal path runs for 100 miles in southwest scotland, offering some of the finest views in the country. Taking yourself off the road is the best way to see the most beautiful, rugged and everchanging coastline with sandy and rocky beaches, towering cliffs with atmospheric caves. In 11 day stages, the route is described over seven days on the ayrshire coast path, and. Ayrshire coastal path 10th anniversary celebration on saturday 23 june, almost fifty pathminders, stakeholders, and special guests gathered at the bracken bar, heads of ayr, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the opening of the ayrshire coastal path and what a wonderfully convivial evening we all enjoyed thanks to the efforts of alistair tyre and his small team of. The northumberland coast is one of englands finest unspoilt coastal stretches, with dramatic castles on rocky outcrops and the picturesque old coastal villages having hardly been changed by time.