Beschreibung:
This guidebook describes the long distance walking route between Glenapp and Skelmorlie along the 150 mile Ayrshire coastline in 11 day stages, breaking at Ardrossan when the route circumnavigates the Isle of Arran. Suitable for most reasonably fit walkers, the route visits beautiful sandy beaches and secluded coves, open moorland and rocky trails.
Guidebook to walking the Ayrshire Coastal Path and Arran Coastal Way on the western coast of Scotland.The Ayrshire Coast Path is a 94-mile route from Glenapp in the south to Skelmorlie in the north. Also described is the Arran Coastal Way, which circumnavigates its way round that island for 60 miles taking in Brodick, Lochranza, Blackwaterfoot and Kildonan. In 11 day stages, the route is described over seven days on the Ayrshire Coast Path, and over four day walking around Arran. Featuring OS mapping, step-by-step route descriptions, as well as information on accommodation, public transport and history of the region, the guidebook details everything you need to walk these beautiful coastal routes.
IntroductionA short history of AyrshireA short history of ArranArran's geologyWildlifeGetting thereGetting aroundWhen to goAccommodationFood and drinkMoneyKeeping in touchWhat to takeWaymarks and accessThe Scottish Outdoor Access CodeMapsEmergency servicesUsing this guideTimingAyrshireDay 1 Glenapp to BallantraeDay 2 Ballantrae to GirvanDay 3 Girvan to DunureDay 4 Dunure to TroonDay 5 Troon to ArdrossanArranDay 6 Brodick to LochranzaDay 7 Lochranza to BlackwaterfootDay 8 Blackwaterfoot to KildonanDay 9 Kildonan to BrodickAyrshireDay 10 Ardrossan to LargsDay 11 Largs to SkelmorlieAppendix A Route summary tableAppendix B AccommodationAppendix C Public transport optionsAppendix D Useful information