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South Ayrshire

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South Ayrshire

The best running trails in South Ayrshire

236runs

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(3)

2,273 people ran here

Running in South Ayrshire is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in South Ayrshire—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Ayr to Greenan Castle run
Intermediate

01:11

11.3km

River Ayr running loop
Intermediate

00:39

5.99km

Maidens to Dunure via Culzean Country Park
Expert

02:32

21.2km

Girvan to Byne Hill running loop
Intermediate

01:14

10.6km

Running loop from Troon
Intermediate

00:49

7.96km

Running loop from Kincaidston
Intermediate

01:11

11.1km

Auchans loop from Dundonald
Intermediate

01:22

11.8km

Running loop from Monkton
Intermediate

00:53

8.54km

Auchans loop from Loans
Intermediate

01:31

13.4km

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    Ayr to Greenan Castle run

    01:11

    11.3km

    6:18/km

    30m

    30m

    Intermediate

    45

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    River Ayr running loop

    00:39

    5.99km

    6:30/km

    30m

    30m

    Intermediate

    33

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Maidens to Dunure via Culzean Country Park

    02:32

    21.2km

    7:09/km

    230m

    230m

    Expert

    2

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Girvan to Byne Hill running loop

    01:14

    10.6km

    7:00/km

    150m

    150m

    Intermediate
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Running loop from Troon

    00:49

    7.96km

    6:11/km

    30m

    30m

    Intermediate

    82

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Running loop from Kincaidston

    01:11

    11.1km

    6:23/km

    50m

    50m

    Intermediate

    45

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    Auchans loop from Dundonald

    01:22

    11.8km

    6:59/km

    220m

    220m

    Intermediate

    44

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Running loop from Monkton

    00:53

    8.54km

    6:16/km

    30m

    30m

    Intermediate

    41

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    Auchans loop from Loans

    01:31

    13.4km

    6:48/km

    220m

    220m

    Intermediate

    42

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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10

Greenan Castle loop from St Leonards

00:49

7.62km

6:25/km

30m

30m

Intermediate

5.0

(1)

40

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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