Section 6 of 13, Whithorn Way
Troon to Ayr
7.9 miles (12.7 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: NS 320 310. Finish: NS 338 219. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 50 m of climbing and 46 m of descent; highest point 14 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Troon.
- Station
- Troon, 540 m from the start. Directions NS 325 308
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 700 m from the start. Directions NS 313 307Victoria Drive, 740 m from the start. Directions NS 325 304Bus stop, 780 m from the start. Directions NS 312 308
- Car parks
- Princes Square, 110 m from the start. Directions NS 320 311Car park (free), 160 m from the start. Directions NS 321 309Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions NS 320 311
Getting back
The section finishes at Ayr. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Ayr, 590 m from the finish. Directions NS 340 214
- Bus stops
- Newmarket Street, 10 m from the finish. Directions NS 338 219Ayr, at Town Hall, 170 m from the finish. Directions NS 337 220Bus stop, 180 m from the finish. Directions NS 338 217
Planning the Whithorn Way
- Planning the whole trail: thewhithornway.co.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Whithorn Way - a guide to the heritage of pilgrimage (The Whithorn Trust).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 91%, gravel and tracks 8%.
About 39% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 10 m.
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