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Registration for this walk opens on 5 July. Please do not contact the walk leader prior to this date. Also please include your mobile number when registaring for the walk.
Date: 19 July
Meeting Point: Glasgow Central Station (for train to Ayr)
Meeting time: Meet at 9:10 am to catch the 9:30 am train to Ayr. Return trains from Ayr to Glasgow is every 30 minutes.
Start of Walk: Ayr Railway Station
Distance: 15.3 km / 9.5 miles
Grade: Leisurely
Type: Circular
Travel: Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr (approx. 1 hour each way).
Walk Description:
A varied and scenic coastal and parkland walk starting from Ayr, with highlights including Greenan Castle, Burns Memorial Garden, Rozelle and Belleisle Parks, and the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.
We begin at Ayr Station, walking through the town to reach the esplanade with beautiful views over the Firth of Clyde. Following the coastline south, we pass Ayr Beach and continue towards the dramatic cliffside ruins of Greenan Castle – a great photo stop.
From there, we head inland along riverside and woodland paths into Rozelle Park, visiting the peaceful Burns Memorial Garden. After a short stop at the Burns Birthplace Museum (café and toilets available), we continue through the landscaped grounds of Belleisle Park, with its formal gardens and mature trees.
The final stretch returns to Ayr station through leafy residential streets and local green spaces.
Please note: a beach section early in the walk is overgrown and uneven – sturdy footwear is advised.
Facilities:
Toilets and refreshments available at Burns Centre
Public Transport:
Return train from Ayr to Glasgow Central.
Meet infront of M&S at 9:10 am to catch the 9:30 am Train to Ayr
The walk starts at 10:24 am when the train arrives.
