The Mast House – Culzean Castle loop from Maidens

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Kirkoswald, Maidens And Turnberry

The Mast House – Culzean Castle loop from Maidens

Moderate

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118

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The Mast House – Culzean Castle loop from Maidens

02:22

9.04km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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313 m

Maidens Beach and Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Maidens is a small coastal village nestled within a natural harbour. The village beach boasts a long expanse of sand and grassy foreshore with stunning views of Ailsa Craig and …

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2.03 km

View of Ayr Beach and Ailsa Craig

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice tour on the sandy beach, the cliffs and the coastal forest to Castle Culzean

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2.75 km

Swan Pond and Sea Dragon Sculpture, Culzean

Highlight • Structure

With real swans and a "Sea Dragon". The mythical creature was the creation of David Powell, the Girvan-born artist responsible for all fifteen willow sculptures on display at Culzean as part of Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 20/21.

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3.75 km

The Mast House

Highlight • Monument

This lovely building would have once been used as the summer house by the Culzean family. The family were keen yacht racers and the mast from the famous winning 'Bloodhound' yacht was used as the centerpiece of the building.

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3.96 km

The Battery (1815 Artillery Fortification)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Battery is a artillery fortification built in 1815, coinciding with the end of the Napoleonic wars.
There are 8-10 cannons on display dated 1814.

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3.97 km

Culzean Castle

Highlight • Castle

Culzean Castle is a stunning fortification perched on the Ayrshire cliffs, overlooking the Firth of Clyde. The castle was built in stages between 1777 and 1792 on the order of …

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4.05 km