Ayrshire Coast Path - South section
Explore the southern Ayrshire Coast Path at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Ayrshire Coast Path - South section
https://www.contours.co.uk/ayrshire-coastal-path-southern-section
An engaging walk from Glen App to Ayr along the wild southern section of Ayrshire's coastline.
From £365 per person
This holiday option follows the Ayrshire Coast Path along its wild and remote southern section. Over the gentle slopes of the Glenapp estate, framed by woodland and heather moors, the trail ascends to powerful clifftop views toward Ireland and the Mull of Kintyre.
These dramatic panoramas characterise the walk throughout, with plenty more woven in for you to enjoy; including castle ruins, old fishing ports, smuggling caves and the fascinating rock formations of Kennedy’s pass. This is the more rugged half of the coastal path, but it is surmountable with a bit of care and a sturdy pair of boots.
The Ayrshire Coast Path was created by the Rotary Club of Ayr to mark the Centenary of Rotary International in 2005. The mission of the Rotary Foundation is to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. For every person booking this tour, Contours Walking Holidays will make a £5.00 donation to The Rotary Foundation.
Admiring the wonderful clifftop scenery, with views reaching as far as the Mull of Kintyre and Ailsa Craig.
Spotting a variety of birdlife along the coast, including shags, fulmars, puffins and terns.
Exploring the bustling town of Ayr, with its proud ties to the famous poet, Robert Burns.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYRS1 | From Glen App(T) to Ayr | 3 days walking | £365 | |
| AYRS2 | From Glen App(T) to Ayr | 4 days walking | £455 | |
| AYRS3 | From Glen App(T) to Ayr | 5 days walking | £545 | |
| AYRS4 | From Glen App(T) to Ayr | 6 days walking | £635 |
Travel to Glen App(T) where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Glen App(T) to Lendalfoot(T). 15 miles (24km)
Lendalfoot(T) to Turnberry/Maidens. 12.5 miles (20km)
Turnberry/Maidens to Ayr. 17 miles (27km)
Depart from Ayr after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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