Walks you can reach from Troon by train

Recommended: Predominantly flat and on good surfaces, following riverside paths along the River Irvine and Annick Water and then a long straight former-railway cycle track and a few kilometres of farmland. Makes good use of underpasses; well signed as cycle route 73. Follows National Cycle Route 73 and is suitable for cycling. The riverside is tucked away through trees and grassland and is rich in nature.

Time: 5h (3h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

1 lunch spot: the Brae

Warnings: Building work near the river at the Irvine end means some areas are cordoned off; the riverside route itself is unaffected. Giant hogweed grows beside the path in places and should be avoided as it has a nasty sting.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Coast path — Ayrshire Coastal Path all the way.

Time: 3h30 (2h walking, 1h30 lunch)

Walk details: Railwalks.

Time: 6h (4h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: Follows a busy road for three fifths of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Time: 5h (3h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: Follows a busy road for three fifths of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Time: 4h30 (3h walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: Follows a busy road for half of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Coastal: three fifths along the coast.

Time: 8h30 (6h30 walking, 1h30 lunch, 30m break)

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Time: 14h30 (11h30 walking, 1h30 lunch, 1h30 break)

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Time: 6h30 (5h walking, 1h30 lunch)

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Woodland: a quarter under tree cover.

Time: 8h (6h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Time: 5h (3h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Coastal: half along the coast.

Time: 4h (2h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Time: 6h (4h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: Follows a busy road for a third of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.