River Ayr Way
The River Ayr Way is a long-distance path in Ayrshire, following the River Ayr from source to mouth. The route 41 miles long, strating at the river's source in source in Glenbuck Loch by Glenbuck, and finishing at the sea in Ayr, where the trail links with the Ayrshire Coastal Path.[1]
Route
- Trailheads
- Section 1: Glenbuck to Sorn; 17 miles
- Section 2: Sorn to Annbank; 14 miles
- Section 3: Annbank to Ayr; 9 miles
Development
The path was developed as part of the Coalfield Access Project, a funding package of £2.5 million that was used to improve public access to the countryside in the former mining districts of Ayrshire. The route was officially opened in 2006. It is now designated as one of 'Scotland's Great Trails' by NatureScot.
As of 2018 about 137,000 people were reckoned to be using the path each year, of whom about 41,000 walked the entire route.
An ultramarathon is held annually along the entire length of the route, running "downhill" from source to sea. A relay race is also run, allowing teams of two or three split the route into three sections. The three sections are:[2][3]
Outside links
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References
- ↑ "River Ayr Way". NatureScot. https://www.scotlandsgreattrails.com/trail/river-ayr-way/. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ↑ "River Ayr Way Ultra Marathon". Entry Central. https://www.entrycentral.com/festival/1423. Retrieved 2018-09-18.
- ↑ "The River Ayr Way Challenge". East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. https://eastayrshireleisure.com/countryside-outdoor/the-river-ayr-way/. Retrieved 8 February 2021.