Devil's Trail, Barr
-
Activity: Walking
-
Distance: 9.13 km
-
Calculated time: 3h 10
-
Difficulty: Moderate
-
-
Return to departure point: Yes
-
Vertical gain: + 191 m
-
Vertical drop: - 185 m
-
-
Highest point: 266 m
-
Lowest point: 105 m
-
District: South Ayrshire
-
Start/End: N 55.210614° / W 4.712021°
-
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 105 m
- S/E : km 9.13 - alt. 105 m
Useful Information
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
Other walks in the area
Kirstie's Trail, Barr
Departure from South Ayrshire
Beautifully scenic forestry tracks take you along to Kirstie’s Cairn, a memorial to young local farmer Christopher McTaggart who lost his life there in a blizzard in 1913.
Fairy Knowe Trail, Barr
Departure from South Ayrshire
A stunning circular route through the idylic South Ayrshire countryside, the Fairy Knowe Trail is most definitely one of Scotland’s hidden gems. The walk follows a variety of forest tracks, mossy tree corridors, and hillside footpaths to reach a viewpoint known as the Fairy Knowe. After a short but steep descent, the track returns to the start following the course of the Water of Gregg.
Girvan to Barr
Departure from South Ayrshire
This walk is a one-way from Girvan to Barr via Assell Valley Wind Farm and Auchensoul Hill.
Girvan to Maidens
Departure from South Ayrshire
This is a well way-marked route, entirely low-level and passes some of the most iconic sights in the area, including Ailsa Craig and Turnberry Lighthouse. Golf fans will love walking right across the middle of Trump Turnberry Golf Course!
Cornish Hill Trail
Departure from South Ayrshire
A brilliant and fairly easy circular walk from the Stinchar Bridge to the top of Cornish Hill, returning via the secluded and peaceful Cornish Loch. Fantastic views on a clear day!
Shalloch on Minnoch from Stinchar Bridge
Departure from South Ayrshire
This walk brings you to Shalloch on Minnoch summit where the view takes in the valley below and "The Awful Hand" can be seen to the right. Tunskeen bothy, Lochs Riecawr and Macaterick below.
Hill Wood Walk, Straiton
Departure from South Ayrshire
This is a circular walk beginning in the quaint rural Ayrshire village of Straiton. Initially the route heads uphill to follow rough and sometimes overgrown, boggy tracks through an area of woodland. Enjoy fine views down into the village and the Galloway hills beyond. The return leg of the walk loops back into Straiton on a variety of terrain including farm tracks, grassy fields and surfaced roads.
Lady Hunter Blair’s Walk, Straiton
Departure from South Ayrshire
One of those hidden gems Ayrshire has to offer! This is an easy walk starting in the village of Straiton and taking you into a wooded glen to visit some surprisingly spectacular waterfalls.
For more walks, use our search engine.
The GPS track and description are the property of the author.