We published the Third Edition of the Official Guidebook, in December 2022, and have copies in stock, ready for disaptch.  Note the new ISBN number is ISBN 978-1-3999-4144-0. The price remains the same at £12.95.

Purchase the Guidebook

Now a Bestseller and great value at £12.95, the Official Guide Book of the Ayrshire Coastal Path (Third Edition 2022) is a must for all Path walkers. Its 161 pages are packed with 96 colour photos, maps and tide details, and provide a wealth of information on the fascinating history, geography and natural history of the Ayrshire Coast.
Written by Dr Jimmy Begg, Rotarian, local author and historian – over the past eleven years, at his request, all proceeds were donated to the Rotary Club of Ayr, for local and overseas charity work. Over 5600 copies have been sold and £43,000+ raised for Charity.

This mission now accomplished, from July 2019 onwards he has asked that all proceeds should be used for the maintenance of the Ayrshire Coastal Path.

The Guide should be used along with OS maps – Explorer or Landranger Series. But always check our Website News for any information updates. The Guide can be also be bought or ordered through local bookshops and tourist offices using ISBN 978-1-3999-4144-0. Always ask for “Third Edition”.