Ayr to Dunure Coastal Walk
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Our seven mile walk, although mostly on the flat, will take us along some rocky stretches of coastline, past harbours once used by smugglers and fishermen, sandy beaches and ruins of 16th century castles.
It is a relatively straightforward walk, but may require some care on the rockier stretches, particularly if the tide is high.
The walk is being arranged as part of LeapSports Festival Fortnight, happening during the first two weeks in June.
What to bring
Water: bring at least a litre
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Rucksack: or any other bag
Footwear: hiking boots, sturdy trainers or wellies
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally not jeans which become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
You should bring a packed lunch to eat during the walk and plenty of water, particularly if the weather is warm. We may include a refreshment stop at the end of the walk at a local pub or cafe.