Adventure On Foot

Section 4 of 11, River Ayr Way

UK 030.04

Fisherman's Bridge to Sorn

5.7 miles (9.2 km).

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Up and down

About 137 m of climbing and 193 m of descent; highest point 194 m.

StartHighest point 194 mFinish, 6 miles

Getting there

The section starts at Fisherman's Bridge.

No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Auchinleck station, 8.9 km away (Directions).

Directions to the start

Getting back

The section finishes at Sorn.

No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Auchinleck station, 4.5 km away (Directions).

What to expect

About 5% on roads with traffic.

On the way: 1 stream crossing.

Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 30 m in a kilometre, 2.1 km in.

From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.

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