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Ayr seafront from Deil's Dyke (Day 4)

Keeping in Touch

All of the major towns and some of the smaller villages along the route have post offices. Internet access is limited to the larger towns and although mobile phone reception is generally good, there will be times when it is restricted in more remote spots.

What to Take

If you are setting out to complete the Ayrshire and Arran Coastal Paths in one go then a light rucksack with waterproof, maps, compass and a change of clothing for the evening are essential. There are also a few burns and rivers to cross as well as some boggier sections that may result in wet feet, so a change of socks is recommended. A lot of the walking is rough so a good pair of walking shoes or boots is vital, as are good navigational and map reading skills, which may be required depending on the weather.

A note of tide times is important (see the ssss1 section), as the height of the tide on several occasions will determine when to start your day's walking. If the route is to be broken down into one-day sections then all of the above applies. The exceptions are that a lighter day pack would suffice and that it is necessary to take a note of public transport times, as the routes are linear and require buses or trains to return you to your starting point.