To Harbour

Ayr railway station is 1.5km (approx. 20min walk)

These routes are flat and low gradient so are perfect for cyclists.

TAM O’SHANTER WALK Great views to the Isle of Arran and . Blackburn car park is a good place to Come and try base yourself to the trim tracks explore the area. or the football pitches here.

Ayr beach has the benefit of both the natural beach with dunes and maintained sands.

Join the Tam O’Shanter walk.

Spot the otter and heron at River Doon. Beautiful woodland walks.

Segregated bridle paths. To

How many sculptures can you find? Stunning Rozelle House which houses an excellent art collection – open free to the public. Beautiful walled garden, a great place to enjoy some quiet time. Maclaurin Art Galleries at Rozelle House.

Facilities including café and disabled parking available at parks. Wheelchair users can enjoy the flat routes at Belleisle. Dog walkers are encouraged with plenty of dog waste bins. Ideal family excursion, hands-on exhibits, gardens and walks.

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squirrels, stoats, weasels, hedgehogs and foxes. and hedgehogs weasels, stoats, squirrels,

wrens. Mammals include grey include Mammals wrens.

tree creepers, blue tits and and tits blue creepers, tree

collared doves, blackbirds, blackbirds, doves, collared

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life. Around the pond area area pond the Around life. ornamental trees. ornamental and you can volunteer through a range of different different of range a through volunteer can you and

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to spot a range of common common of range a spot to future generations to enjoy. to generations future wetland area, or visit Lady’s Walk where you you where Walk Lady’s visit or area, wetland

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Ayr shorefront has been a popular tourist attraction since the late 1800s. If you prefer to stop, admire the The great thing about living near or visiting Ayrshire The clean air, sandy beaches and mild scenery and watch the world is that there are parks, woodlands and the coast right climate all contribute to its attraction. on your doorstep. go by there are a number of seating areas along the The Ayr beach is predominately sand Just take one of these routes and in no time you’ll be length of this section of Ayr and has consecutively achieved the unwinding and breathing some fresh air into your life. shorefront. When walking Seaside Award. Providing a clean safe along the Prom you will see Use this leaflet to help you explore local paths and place for people to enjoy - from picnics interpretation about the ‘Lang places. Your local green place is perfect for enjoying and sandcastles to paddling, collecting Scots Mile’. Stop at the River Doon around dusk Keep healthy and happy - just open the door the outdoors and keeping you happy and healthy. shells and playing games, you can always and you might be treated to the otters playing in the and discover a world of fun and freedom find something to do. This year why not take time to come along to one or river or, depending on the time of year, cygnets and right on your doorstep. all three of these areas and find other routes too. You ducklings out with their ‘mums’. This particular area The promenade, could join a walking group nearby or take part in a local is always a popular location with birdwatchers with runs from the ranger event or even volunteer. over 190 species having been spotted here. harbour south to the River Doon and has Facilities: a number of facilities • Car parking including disabled parking for visitors to enjoy • Toilets - a putting green, a • Cafe well-equipped play area which caters for a wide age range and the newly refurbished Pavilion which provides indoor soft play.

The Low Green, is a large area of open grassland, For inspiration go to which has a long history as a place of recreation, and is a great place for picnics, sunbathing and snh.gov.uk/simplepleasures playing outdoor games. Search for ‘scottish natural heritage’ on • Burns Cottage Facebook. The National Cycle • Birthplace Museum Route passes • Belleisle & Seafield Municipal Golf Courses through South • Old Racecourse sports pitches and Trim Trail Ayrshire along the • Millennium Bridge Breath some fresh air into your life 978-1-78391-308-4 Ayr shorefront • River Doon estuary and enjoy local paths in your area. toward the new • Village Millennium Bridge • Greenan Castle over the River Doon • Cambusdoon Estate and on towards • Maclaurin Art Gallery Greenan. • Brig o’ Doon, Alloway