Ayrshire & Arran Coastal Paths Cicerone | 9781852846329

This guidebook describes the long distance walking route between Glenapp and Skelmorlie along the 150 mile Ayrshire coastline in 11 day stages, breaking at Ardrossan when the route circumnavigates the Isle of Arran. Suitable for most reasonably fit walkers, the route visits beautiful sandy beaches and secluded coves, open moorland and rocky trails. Seasons: Spring and summer are the best time to walk the route for longer daylight hours and best opportunities to spot flowers and wildlife.Centres CentresGirvan, Ayr, Irvine, Troon, Ardrossan, Brodick, Whiting Bay, Lamlash, Largs, Skelmorlie. Difficulty: No technical rock climbing ability required but some sections require a little scrambling over boulders on beaches; a good level of fitness needed to tackle the route in one go and some navigational skills in poorer weather as some of the route is quite remote. Must See: Freat cliffs, beautiful sandy beaches and secluded coves; extraordinary buildings such as Culzean Castle, Turnberry Lighthouse, Lochranza Castle and the Kennedy Mausoleum; historically important geological sites and several places indelibly linked to Robert Burns and Robert the Bruce.