Ayr — Prestwick

Ayrpre one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

6km/4mi

Ascent

37m

Descent

39m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Ayr and Prestwick.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Ayr and Prestwick.

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Ayr
Grid Ref NS3408921395
Lat / Lon 55.45820° / -4.62540°
Easting / Northing 234,089E / 621,395N
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Prestwick
Grid Ref NS3517726175
Lat / Lon 55.50147° / -4.61105°
Easting / Northing 235,177E / 626,175N
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Ayrpre One's land is

Coast 9.6%
Intertidal flats 11.7%
Urban 78.7%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Slow Ways Darren

16 Nov 2021 Autumn
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I agree with HikeBikeScotland this is a much preferable route along the sea front. There is a tricky bit around the St Nicholas Golf Course which makes it very difficult for wheeled users but the golfers were friendly.

This route starts with a lovely walk over the 500 year 'Auld ‍Brig ‍of ‍Ayr' and after a little diversion through some industrial units brings you out onto the coast.

Currently (Nov 2021) there is a diversion in the industrial estate due to building works.

This route ends at the Prestwick railway station but just before be sure to stop at Mancini's ice cream parlour - voted best ice cream in the world.

Hikebikescotland

23 Apr 2021 Spring
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I walked this route from Ayr to Prestwick and it was a very pleasant experience, much preferred to walking along the main road (A79) while still providing a direct connection between these towns and their train stations. Most of the route follows hard surfaces with a short section along a dirt promenade. There is, however, a 10-15 meter part of the route at the southern edge of the St Nicholas Golf Course that is narrow, rocky and steep, creating a barrier to wheelchairs and people with limited mobility. Further north, you'll have a choice to walk along the beach or continue on the path through the golf course to connect to Maryborough Rd. There are toilets along the promenade in Prestwick and plenty of places to rest and enjoy the views across to Arran along the way. Overall, I recommend this Slow Way.

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