Maidens and Culzean Coastal Circuit
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.74 mi -
Average duration: 3h 00 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 374 ft -
Descent: - 354 ft -
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Highest point: 266 ft -
Lowest point: 7 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
South Ayrshire -
Start/End: N 55.332757° / W 4.822399° -
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- S/E : mi 5.74 - alt. 10 ft
Other walks in the area
Maidens to Dunure
Tourism professional 
7.26 mi
+646 ft
-640 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from South Ayrshire
Enjoy the clifftop views of the more rugged sections of coastline around Culzean Castle & Country Park and the fields just south of Dunure. You will even pass directly in front of the incredible 18th century Culzean Castle, as well as the remains of Dunure Castle – which dates back as far as the 1200s!
Croy, Mochrum Hill and Culzean Country Park
Visorando Member 
9.28 mi
+1,001 ft
-997 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from South Ayrshire
The walk starts and ends as a beach walk from Croyburnfoot, returning via Culzean Country park. The walk takes in woodland tracks to climb to the summit of Mochrum Hill, which overlooks the county park and gives fine views over the Ayrshire coast and surrounding countryside.
Brown Carrick Hill & The Ayrshire Coast
Tourism professional 
8.23 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,063 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from South Ayrshire
A combination of lowland hills and rocky coastlines: perfection in a walk! Starting in the picture-perfect fishing village of Dunure you will wind your way up into the Carrick Hills before descending to sea level to return to the beginning via one of the most stunning and rugged sections of the Ayrshire Coastal Path. On a clear day you will enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the summit of Brown Carrick Hill (287 m / 941 ft): the best vantage point in the area!
Dunure to Ayr
Tourism professional 
6.99 mi
+289 ft
-302 ft
3h 30
Difficult
Departure from South Ayrshire
This is an incredible walk along one of the most rugged sections of the Ayrshire Coast. You will experience varied terrain including beaches, rocky outcrops, grassy farmland and a disused railway. Prepare yourself for stunning views and a unique sense of remoteness.
Girvan to Maidens
Tourism professional 
9.95 mi
+30 ft
-33 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from South Ayrshire
This is a well way-marked route, entirely low-level and passes some of the most iconic sights in the area, including Ailsa Craig and Turnberry Lighthouse. Golf fans will love walking right across the middle of Trump Turnberry Golf Course!
Girvan to Barr
Association / Club / Walk leader 7.31 mi
+1,299 ft
-955 ft
4h 30
Difficult
Departure from South Ayrshire
This walk is a one-way from Girvan to Barr via Assell Valley Wind Farm and Auchensoul Hill.
Kirstie's Trail, Barr
Tourism professional 
5.95 mi
+453 ft
-453 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from South Ayrshire
Beautifully scenic forestry tracks take you along to Kirstie’s Cairn, a memorial to young local farmer Christopher McTaggart who lost his life there in a blizzard in 1913.
Fairy Knowe Trail, Barr
Tourism professional 
4.70 mi
+459 ft
-440 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from South Ayrshire
A stunning circular route through the idylic South Ayrshire countryside, the Fairy Knowe Trail is most definitely one of Scotland’s hidden gems. The walk follows a variety of forest tracks, mossy tree corridors, and hillside footpaths to reach a viewpoint known as the Fairy Knowe. After a short but steep descent, the track returns to the start following the course of the Water of Gregg.
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