Best walks from Ardrossan Harbour
Ayrshire · Scotland
MapJump on a train, get off at Ardrossan Harbour Station and lose yourself in a beautiful hike for the day.
Ardrossan Harbour Station to Saltcoats Station
views over the Clyde to Arran were stunning. A short, easy and straightforward route, the majority along the South Beach promenade and with wonderful sea views.
Easy: 2km, gentle ascents.
The route officially ends with stairs over the railway line at the Saltcoats end, though a nearby road crossing and ramp avoid them.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
West Kilbride Station to Ardrossan Harbour Station
Great route, outstanding views throughout. Tarmac and packed-earth paths through woodland and a glen, a short grassy stretch behind houses, a more challenging section through dunes and a multi-use path beside the A78. Finishes on streets down to the harbour. There are lovely views across to Arran, Goat Fell and Ailsa Craig; you can choose to walk on the beach to get further from the traffic.
8km.
The path through the dunes behind the holiday park is a little more challenging underfoot.
End-of-walk reward: the Moka.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Ardrossan Harbour Station to Dalry Station
14km. Moderate ascents.