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South Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

The best MTB trails in South Ayrshire

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Mountain biking in South Ayrshire is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of South Scotland. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: October 22, 2025

1. Prestwick to Maybole Castle loop via the Brig o' Doon

50.6km

03:16

490m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Troon to Irving beach loop

28.4km

01:52

160m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Stinchar Bridge and Waterfall loop from Straiton

19.3km

01:42

240m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Burns Monument and Gardens – View of Brig o' Doon loop from Masonhill

16.3km

00:54

80m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Kemp Law Dun Vitrified Fort loop from Loans

10.7km

00:55

170m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. View of the River Ayr – View of Brig o' Doon loop from Prestwick Town

31.4km

01:45

150m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. View of Brig o' Doon – Burns Monument and Gardens loop from Seafield

21.7km

01:19

260m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Pow Burn – Prestwick Beach loop from Newton-on-Ayr

31.9km

01:48

80m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. View of the River Ayr – View of Brig o' Doon loop from Alloway

28.1km

01:40

140m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of the River Ayr loop from Ayr

17.8km

01:15

90m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in South Ayrshire

1. Prestwick to Maybole Castle loop via the Brig o' Doon

2. Troon to Irving beach loop

3. Stinchar Bridge and Waterfall loop from Straiton

4. Burns Monument and Gardens – View of Brig o' Doon loop from Masonhill

5. Kemp Law Dun Vitrified Fort loop from Loans

6. View of the River Ayr – View of Brig o' Doon loop from Prestwick Town

7. View of Brig o' Doon – Burns Monument and Gardens loop from Seafield

8. Pow Burn – Prestwick Beach loop from Newton-on-Ayr

9. View of the River Ayr – View of Brig o' Doon loop from Alloway

10. View of the River Ayr loop from Ayr

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