The Ayrshire Coastal Path is a coastal long-distance hiking path in Ayrshire, Scotland. The route, which is 161 kilometres (100 mi) long,[1] runs along the coast from Glenapp, Ballantrae to Skelmorlie.[2] South of Glenapp, the route links with the Mull of Galloway Trail to Stranraer.[2][3]
| Ayrshire Coastal Path | |
|---|---|
 On the Coastal Path, to the north of Girvan. | |
| Length | 161 km (100 mi)[1] |
| Location | Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Established | 2008 |
| Designation | Scotland's Great Trails |
| Trailheads | Glenapp, Ballantrae55°01′41″N 5°00′54″W / 55.028°N 5.015°W Skelmorlie55°52′26″N 4°53′20″W / 55.874°N 4.889°W[2] |
| Use | Hiking |
| Elevation gain/loss | 1,110 metres (3,640 ft) gain[1] |
| Lowest point | Sea level |
| Website | https://ayrshirecoastalpath.org/ |
The path was developed by the Rotary Club of Ayr, and opened in June 2008. It is now designated as one of Scotland's Great Trails by NatureScot, and also forms part of the International Appalachian Trail.[1][4]
The route is primarily designed for walkers, and as much of the middle and north sections are alongside beaches it is also suitable for horse riding. The northern section, between Ayr and Largs, is coincident with National Cycle Network routes 7 and 73 and is suitable for cyclists.[5] About 3,000 people use the path every year.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Scotland's Great Trails". NatureScot & Rucksack Readers. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ a b c "Ayrshire Coastal Path". Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ "Mull of Galloway Trail". Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ "Background to the Path". Rotary Club of Ayr. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- ^ "Walking". Rotary Club of Ayr. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- ^ "Scotland's networks of paths and trails: key research findings" (PDF). Scottish Natural Heritage. August 2018. p. 6. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
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