Routes
Pow Burn is located on the Prestwick to Troon section of the Ayrshire Coastal Path. If planning to walk this route please be aware that it may currently be impassable for one hour either side of very high tides. At such times please refer to onsite signage to follow the golf course de-tour.
8.54 miles (13.74km) / 4 hrs
Easy
Terrain - Promenade, pavements, paths, sandy beaches.
Highlights - Ayr Harbour. Prestwick Promenade and views across Firth of Clyde. Old Prestwick Golf Course – first ever Open Golf Championship held in 1860. Royal Troon – Open Championship Golf Course. Prestwick International Airport. Wind and kite surfing off Troon South Sands. Troon Harbour, Fish market, Yacht Haven. RNLI Station and Troon Lifeboat Jim Moffat. Train Stations for Glasgow – Ayr, Prestwick (town/airport), Troon.
We strongly advise the purchase of the Official Guidebook for a detailed description and map of the route as well as insightful information about the history, geography and natural history of the region.
We also advise the purchase of OS Explorer Map 326
Car parking
Ayr - town centre car parks (charges apply), Ayr Seafront car parks or Doonfoot at the southern end of Ayr.
Troon - at Yacht Marina (KA10 6DJ) or beside the Promenade.
Train
Frequent train service between Ayr and Troon. 14 minute journey. Ayr train station is a 10 min walk from the Ayrshire Coastal Path. Troon train station is an 8 minute walk from the Ayrshire Coastal Path.
Bus
Local bus service connecting Ayr and Troon. 30 minute journey.
Airports
International and domestic flights to/from nearby Prestwick Airport.
Lady Cathcart’s House – Birthplace of John Loudoun McAdam.
Loudoun Hall – Ayr’s oldest house (early 16th Century).
Ayr High Street.
Ayr Auld Kirk – built 1652.
Auld Brig o Ayr – 15th Century – immortalised by Robert Burns.
18th Century buildings south end of New Brig.
Bruce’s Well – Maryborough Road.
Saltpans buildings – 18th Century.
Ballast Bank – Troon.
Shore birdlife. Sea coal on Prestwick beach. Seals off Troon and in Troon Harbour.
