Barassie
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 1.58 km
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Calculated time: 0h 30
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Difficulty: Easy
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 10 m
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Vertical drop: - 10 m
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Highest point: 10 m
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Lowest point: 0 m
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District: Scotland
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Start/End: N 55.556564° / W 4.657359°
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Waypoints
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- S/E : km 1.58 - alt. 0 m
Useful Information
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Other walks in the area
Troon to Irvine
Departure from South Ayrshire
This section of the Ayrshire Coastal Path is basically a long stretch of golden beach sandwiched between two busy coastal towns. Enjoy having a nosey at the shorefront houses in Barassie as you pass, and look out for the stone dragon atop the sand dunes of Irvine Beach! On a clear day the Isle of Arran can be seen across the Firth of Clyde.
Ballast Bank, Troon
Departure from South Ayrshire
You will begin by walking along a stone footpath built into the side of the Ballast Bank, followed by a stroll along the promenade towards Troon South Beach where there is an excellent play park for the kids to enjoy. On the return, try the path across the top of the Ballast Bank instead – you will be treated to spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde on a clear day.
Ayrshire Smuggler's Trail
Departure from South Ayrshire
Follow this ancient route between Dundonald and Troon, used in the 18th century to smuggle illegal goods inland! It covers a varied terrain including woodland paths, tarmac roads, grass and sand. You will pass a quiet reservoir, walk through Fullarton Woods then across Royal Troon Golf Course, finishing it off with a stroll along Troon’s sandy Beach.
Old Auchans House, Dundonald
Departure from South Ayrshire
Wandering though this delightful woodland, the impressive remains of 16th century Old Auchans House seem to appear out of nowhere. Go late January to see snowdrops galore, late April for wild garlic, and May for a sea of bluebells!
Milgarholm Park, Irvine
Departure from North Ayshire
A short circular riverside walk in amenity parkland. Mainly flat tarmac surfaces with some gentle inclines.
Irvine to Kilmarnock via Cycle Track
Departure from North Ayshire
This easy linear walk starts in Milgarholm Park, Irvine and ends on Munro Avenue, Kilmarnock. Since it is a cycle track it is great for buggies.
Irvine Beach Park Boating Pond
Departure from North Ayshire
A short, circular walk on a flat tarmac surface. Amenity parkland adjacent to Irvine beach.
Irvine Beach Park Boating Pond - Pulse Raiser
Departure from North Ayshire
This is a circular route around Irvine Beach Park boating pond with steep inclines/declines, ideal for those looking to add a little pulse raiser into their walk and be rewarded with beautiful views. Amenity parkland.
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