Routes
6.5 miles (10.5km) / 3hrs
The route difficulty is moderate/difficult
Sandy and rocky outcrops, 100m ascent on old coach road, farm track, rocky shore, trunk road pavement, promenade. Closest views of Ailsa Craig. High-level panoramas of Firth of Clyde.
Sensitive livestock area - lambing and calving. Dogs not advised unless on close lead.
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 317
Car parking
Lendalfoot - Varyag Memorial (KA26 0JG)
Girvan - Beach car park (KA26 9AG) or Ainslie car park (KA26 0HW) located at southern end of Girvan
Bus
Local bus service from Ayr/Girvan/Stranraer connects Lendalfoot and Girvan.
Service every 2-3hrs.
Note that the bus stop in Lendalfoot is unmarked. It is called “Telephone Exchange” and is just over half a mile walk from the Varyag Memorial car park.
Train
Girvan train station is approx 10 mins walk from the bus stops for onwards travel to Lendalfoot.
Shipwreck memorial
Penbain Hill 18th century coach road
Seabirds, Seals, Basking Sharks, coastal and upland flora. Coastal Geology.
Eating/Provisions
Girvan Town Centre Restaurants
Woodland Bay Hotel Restaurant
Public Toilets
Girvan-Ainslie Park (All year 0830 - 1800)
Girvan- Harbour (All year 0930-1800)
Accommodation
Girvan Hotels and Guesthouses
Ardmillan Castle Caravan and Campsite
