News
22 August 2010 - WARNING TO WALKERS: MISGUIDED WALKERS THREATEN COASTAL PATH ROUTE
Despite repeated requests to all walkers to act responsibly while crossing estate and farmland when using the Coastal Path, we have recently had a report of some arrogant walkers with dogs mouthing off to a farmer about their ‘right to roam’ - when the farmer was simply pointing out the risks and dangers to both stock and walkers of uncontrolled dogs in fields with lambs and cows with calves. With freedom to roam comes the responsibility to respect rural customs and farming practices, and all walkers should read the website advice on Responsible Access before walking any farmland stretches of the Coastal Path.
The success of the Ayrshire Coastal Path depends on mutual trust. One stupid confrontation with a farmer, or the loss of an animal, could lead to the loss of a route.
PLEASE ACT RESPONSIBLY AND CONTACT FARMERS DIRECTLY IF ANY PROBLEMS ARISE WHEN CROSSING THEIR LAND. They will appreciate information on sheep or other animals in trouble.
Please also be on the lookout for - and report - any suspicious behaviour. eg people lurking around cliffs (egg thieves), or interfering with fences, gates or game pens.
You should contact the farmer, or email us at mail@ayrshirecoastalpath.org if you wish to raise any concerns on possible vandalism or illegal activities on farmland.
22 August 2010
Thank you to all those walkers who completed the on-line survey for Marco’s dissertation for his Masters Degree on eco-tourism. We await his degree result - and the survey findings - with interest.
21 May 2010 - NEW PATH ALONGSIDE A77T AT BENNANE
Volunteers from Ayr Rotary Club have recently cleared and strimmed a wide path for 600 m alongside the fence on top of the embankment, going uphill and north on the A77T at Bennane. This is a big improvement, since walkers can now stay comfortably well away from the noise of fast traffic till they reach the safety barrier at the top of the hill.
6 September 2009 - NEW ROUTE - The Lochryan Coastal Path
The Rotary Club of Stranraer has launched the Lochryan Coastal Path - a new 11 mile route that stretches between the Southern Upland Way at Stranraer to the start of the Ayrshire Coastal Path at Glenapp. More details can be read here.
6 September 2009 - CAR PARKING AT GLENAPP
Glenapp Estate has kindly provided an area for day parking by walkers under the trees on the old A77 road beyond the white Cottage exit gate. There is room for 5-6 cars with careful parking and signs have been erected.
We must still ask walkers for consideration for others when parking and would suggest:
1) Use public transport where possible.
2) Preferably leave cars at Ballantrae, take the bus to Glenapp and walk back.
3) Park sensibly - use the parking area provided.
4) Do not leave cars overnight - this blocks parking for day walkers.
5) Do not park down the working estate road on which the Coastal Path runs.
6) Do not park in the Kirk access road or car park.