Ayrshire Coast Cycleway
Go to online mappingFrom - to: Irvine and Ayr
Type: Mostly traffic-free
Access: Irvine, Barassie, Troon, Prestwick International Airport, Prestwick Town and Ayr railway stations
Surface: Tarmac
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This route takes in long stretches of the Ayrshire coastline between Irvine, Troon, Prestwick and Ayr and has spectacular views across to the Isle of Arran. After leaving Irvine, the route passes close to Irvine Beach Park before heading inland through two Scottish Wildlife Reserves, Gailes Marsh and Shewalton Wood, before returning to the coast at Troon. The route then follows the coast to Ayr.
You can visit beaches or stop and explore the town centres along the way. It is also possible to organise shorter cycling trips by using the regular train service from the stations listed above.
Need more information? Download a free map of Ayrshire Coast Cycleway (pdf).
Local attractions:
- Gailes Marsh Wildlife Reserve
- Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine
- Shelwalton Wood Wildlife Reserve
- Dundonald Castle
Bike hire: