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Top five Ayrshire walking paths to enjoy as lockdown eases Ayrshire boasts some amazing scenery – and one of the finest coastal paths in the UK. Here’s our quick guide to five of the top stretches of this amazing trail – and what you can expect to discover.
Troon to Irvine With brilliant views and sandy beaches in Irvine you can visit Seagate Castle, the Scottish Maritime Museum and Glasgow Vennel, former home of Burns. The route is six miles, taking three hours. A longer detour route also takes in the Smugglers Trail and the famed Dundonald Castle, birthplace of the Stuart Dynasty of Scotland’s kings and queens… who later became the UK’s monarchs too.
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The Christmas period is often a time of excess. And when you’ve eaten (or drunk) a little too much, it can be tempting to just vegetate on the couch for days on end while flicking channels and reaching for the biscuit tin. But getting fresh air is important, even in winter, with time outside proving a great way to boost your mood and aid your hangover. If you don’t fancy a mammoth hike, but more of a short walk, then here’s some of the best across Scotland.
Callander Crags, Stirling Situated behind the postcard Stirlingshire village of Callander, the Callander Crags is part of the rocky ledge that makes up the Highland Boundary Fault, where two continents collided almost 400 million years ago. Once you park up in the car park for the Bracklinn Falls it’s a short – but admittedly steep – climb to the summit of the Crags. The good news is that there are plenty of benches to stop at if you need a rest and once you make it to the top the views are more than worth it. Yo