The Ayrshire Walking & Wheeling Festival is back for its third year. They are once again organising walks showcasing the very best that Ayrshire and Arran have to offer.
The Festival has been arranged by The Trinity Active Travel Hub. They want to promote walking for health and for a greener way to travel for short journeys. There are walks for people at all levels, with many being easy or moderate. There are a few walks which are more strenuous, and these are usually walks that are either longer or involve rougher terrain.
Our Walks During The Festival
Nature Walk with Eco Savvy
Our first walk is a Nature Walk on Monday 23rd September at 11am. We will take a slow uphill walk to the Community Land in Whiting Bay. We’ll be spotting interesting flora and fauna along the way. There will be a halfway stop in the Community Land Hub for refreshments. Please note, that whilst the route up is steep, there will be plenty of stops.
How to book?
Our Nature Walk is free, and covers 2.5 miles and is rated easy. It’s open to all ages and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note this route is not wheelchair or pushchair friendly. We advise wearing walking boots/shoes, and that dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead. Toilets and refreshments are available.
Please email healthwalks@arranecosavvy.org.uk to book.
Stroll in Glencloy with Stroll With It and Nordic Walking
Our Stroll With It and Nordic Walk in Glencloy are on Tuesday Septemebr 24th at 11am. The walks are free, and cover 2.4 miles and is rated easy. These walks are on paths, tracks and roads. The walk will take us along the side of Glencloy Water, and returning down the track past Montrose House. Toilets and the option of a post walk cuppa are available at the Eco Savvy Active Travel Hub at the Ormidale Pavilion. If booking a Nordic Walk please let us know if you’d like to borrow a set of walking poles when emailing us to book.
How to book?
To book the Stroll With It Walk please email strollwithit@arranecosavvy.org.uk or to book the Nordic Walk please email nordicwalking@arranecosavvy.org.uk.
Other walks we think you may enjoy this September
Glen Rosa – A walk on the wild side
Organised by the National Trust, the walk takes in one of the most stunning views on Arran with a chance of seeing golden eagles, adders and deer. The walk is on 24th September at 10am, is a moderate walk and costs £15. You can find more information on the walk here.
Exploration at Dumfries House
This walk is a chance to visit the less well-known areas of the stunning Dumfries House Estate, as shown on Countryfile, both on a mix of gravel and woodland paths. With an abundance of wildlife, fabulous architecture, beautiful gardens and hidden follies, there is something for everyone. The walk is on Friday 27th September at 10am. No need to book just turn up.
You can find the whole Ayrshire Walking and Wheeling Festival schedule here.
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