Walks from Ardrossan
Ayrshire · Scotland
MapSet out on beautiful walks directly from the centre of Ardrossan.
Alternatively, view walks near Ardrossan by train.
Ardrossan to West Kilbride
Recommended: Ayrshire Coastal Path with a 1.6-mile inland walk to the station.
Time: 4h (2h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)
Walk details: Railwalks.
West Kilbride to Ardrossan
Recommended: 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.
Coastal: three quarters along the coast.
Time: 3h30 (2h walking, 1h30 lunch)
1 end-of-walk reward: the Moka
Warnings: Follows a busy road for a sixth of the walk. The path through the dunes behind the holiday park is a little more challenging underfoot.
Walk details: Slow Ways.
Ardrossan to Dalry
Time: 5h30 (4h walking, 1h30 lunch)
Warnings: Follows a busy road for two fifths of the walk.
Walk details: Slow Ways.