Irvine Beach Park Boating Pond - Pulse Raiser

Start: Irvine Beach Park boating pond car park. Grid ref NS 307 380. (W3W: foster.spell.fails)

(S/E) Starting from the car park, whilst facing the pond, walk to the right, along the tarmac path (South-West). Continue on with the pond on your left-hand side.

(1) Bypass the junction, continue straight ahead South in the direction of the beach towards the grassy hills, the pond still on your left-hand side.

(2) After 330m, at the junction between the tarmac path and the sandy path to the beach, take the sandy path on the right (South). Make your way to the foot of the hill and carry on to the top.

(3) As you stop to catch your breath at the top of the hill, take in the views of the Clyde, the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig. Make your way North-East along the top of the hill.

(4) Find a suitable point to make your way down the hill to pick up the red blaze path. Turn left (West) towards the pond.

(5) Pick up the tarmac path and turn right (North). The pond will once again be on your left. Carry on around the pond and make your way back to the starting point.(S/E)

Start: Irvine Beach Park boating pond car park. Grid ref NS 307 380. (W3W: foster.spell.fails)

Parking: Parking is free. (W3W: foster.spell.fails)

Transport: Irvine train station is approximately 0.7 miles from the start point. There are various bus stops nearby including at the Slipway (0.4 miles) and Irvine train station.

Facilities: There are various cafes at the nearby harbour area. There is plenty of seating along this route.

Terrain: The paths are in excellent condition. There are multiple grassy hills to elevate the heart rate. There are multiple choices to extend the walk.

Dog policy: This is an excellent area for dog walking.

There is a regular Nordic Walking group led by a fully qualified Fitness Coach and Nordic Walking Instructor

There is easy access to Irvine Beach.

There is a calisthenics style fitness trail.

There are good paths for walking/running and wheeling.

There are always swans and ducks to see.

The harbour area is a short distance away with attractions such as the Scottish Maritime Museum (https://www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org/c...), Harbour Arts Centre (https://thehac.co.uk/) and various cafes.