Key Details
Distance and Elevation
Distance: 13.3 miles / 21.4 km (6 mile option)
Elevation: 404ft / 123m
recommended Footwear
Road Shoes are fine if dry, may prefer trail shoes if there has been much rain.
Recommended running
A flat, pleasant run that follows the river Ayr out of Ayr into quiet countryside. Great for an easy run but can get muddy.
local coffee fix
Rocket Monkey are a local roasters that has a scenic location on the promenade last time I visited.
Local Running Shop:
FKT/Segment King:
FKT/Segment Queen:
Route details
There is plenty of parking along the sea front, but aim to park nearer the northern end of the promenade unless you want a longer run. Head towards the pier and pick up the river Ayr. Navigation is as simple as following the river from here until you turn around, mostly on the north side of the river.
Be careful crossing the road at the bypass as this can be very busy. If you want a shorter loop then turn here for a 6 mile option, returning on the south side of the river. If doing the full route cross the bypass and pick up a quiet country lane for around 2.5 miles.
At the Oswald Hall car park cross the river and do a short loop following a bend in the river before returning to Ayr the way you left.
Similar alternatives nearby
- Ayr Seafront
- Doonfoot bike path
- Belleisle and Rozelle Parks
- Tour of Ayr
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