River Ayr Way
East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in East Ayrshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 40.5 mi (65.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,159 ft (658 m)
- Est. Time
- 14 hr 5 min
- High point
- 846 ft (258 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Miller's Folly (c. 1853) 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Malt Cross (site of) 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Wallaces Heel (petrosomatoglyph) 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Spring: Wallaces Heel Well 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Wallace and Burns Memorial 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Peden's Cove 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Burns Monument 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from start
- Peak: Bushby Hill 17 mi (27.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Site of destroyed Pedens Cave 20.2 mi (32.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Clifftop viewpoint (informal) 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Catrine Mill Memorial 21.9 mi (35.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Catrine War Memorial 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Castle Hill, Motte 27 mi (43.5 km) from start
- Historic site: James McLatchie 35.6 mi (57.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Tibbie Pagan 35.6 mi (57.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Isobel 'Tibby' Pagan 35.6 mi (57.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Springhill House 36 mi (57.9 km) from start
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Questions about River Ayr Way
How long is River Ayr Way?
River Ayr Way is 40.5 mi (65.1 km) long. Most people take about 14 hr 5 min. It climbs 2,159 ft (658 m) in total, up to a high point of 846 ft (258 m).
How hard is River Ayr Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for River Ayr Way?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on River Ayr Way?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped. 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is River Ayr Way shaded?
Partly shaded (48% under trees).
What can you do on River Ayr Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near River Ayr Way?
North Harbour Cafe, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Carrick Cycles, 0.6 mi (1 km).
Is this a good week for River Ayr Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Smuggler's Path South Ayrshire · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Loans to Troon Active Travel Corridor South Ayrshire · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- North Shore Road shared path South Ayrshire · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Whithorn Way (alternative to east of Troon) South Ayrshire · Easy · 4.2 mi (6.8 km)
- Whithorn Way (Fisherton (A719) to Maybole) South Ayrshire · Hard · 11.5 mi (18.5 km)
- Smugglers' Trail South Ayrshire · Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
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