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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Irvine and Troon.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Irvine and Troon.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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Downloads - 2
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Irvine
Grid Ref
NS3165138530
Lat / Lon
55.61116° / -4.67433°
Easting / Northing
231,651E / 638,530N
What3Words
chill.soaks.trips
Troon
Grid Ref
NS3213230856
Lat / Lon
55.54245° / -4.66204°
Easting / Northing
232,132E / 630,856N
What3Words
revamping.mining.grownup
Irvtro One's land is
| Irvine | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | NS3165138530 |
| Lat / Lon | 55.61116° / -4.67433° |
| Easting / Northing | 231,651E / 638,530N |
| What3Words | chill.soaks.trips |
| Troon | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | NS3213230856 |
| Lat / Lon | 55.54245° / -4.66204° |
| Easting / Northing | 232,132E / 630,856N |
| What3Words | revamping.mining.grownup |
| Estuary | 3.1% |
| Intertidal flats | 25.4% |
| Pasture | 20.8% |
| Urban | 50.6% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Wellchoughed
31 Jul 2024Review of Slow Ways route Irvtro one (Irvine to Troon)
I walked this moderate-length route on a bright afternoon in July 2024. It leaves Irvine Station and heads down the picturesque Harbour Road before entering the Beach Park and setting off through the dunes. There then follows a lengthy section on sandy paths where the going can be quite challenging. Eventually it is necessary to drop down onto the beach (due to the proximity of the golf course to the edge of the dunes). From here, it is a fairly straightforward walk to the end of the beach with three minor drainage channels to be crossed (two can be stepped over and the third has a bridge), whereupon the first houses of Barassie are reached. The next section along Barassie front is on mown grass (a relief after so much sand walking). The route then shifts to pavement for a loop past the marina, up onto the ballast bank, down again onto south bay and finally arriving at Troon Town Hall. An interesting and scenic route with just enough challenging terrain to maintain the walker’s interest but no significant obstacles to overcome. Unsuitable for cyclists due to the middle section on sand. No facilities along the way but plenty at either end. Highly recommended.
Ssujh1
08 Mar 2023Beautiful walk along the beach from Troon to Irvine. Easy going and possible at high tide. Sandy underfoot. If it is windy you can walk in the dunes as you get closer to Irvine.
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Irene
30 Apr 2021Beautiful walk, mainly on a sandy beach with stunning views to Arran. Not really suitable for wheelchair users which is why I have given it 4 stars instead of 5. Train station at either end and lots of excellent places to eat.
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