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South Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

The best running trails in South Ayrshire

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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.

Last updated: October 21, 2025

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1. Ayr to Greenan Castle run

11.3km

01:11

30m

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

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2. River Ayr running loop

5.99km

00:39

30m

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

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3. Maidens to Dunure via Culzean Country Park

21.2km

02:32

230m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Girvan to Byne Hill running loop

10.6km

01:14

150m

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

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5. Running loop from Kincaidston

10.7km

01:09

50m

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

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6. Auchans loop from Dundonald

11.8km

01:22

220m

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

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7. Running loop from Monkton

8.54km

00:53

30m

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

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8. Auchans loop from Loans

13.4km

01:31

220m

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

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9. Boating Pond – Barassie loop from Barassie

15.0km

01:45

20m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Running loop from St Leonards

9.97km

01:02

50m

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

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The best running trails in South Ayrshire

1. Ayr to Greenan Castle run

2. River Ayr running loop

3. Maidens to Dunure via Culzean Country Park

4. Girvan to Byne Hill running loop

5. Running loop from Kincaidston

6. Auchans loop from Dundonald

7. Running loop from Monkton

8. Auchans loop from Loans

9. Boating Pond – Barassie loop from Barassie

10. Running loop from St Leonards

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