Walkers have a choice of hill walking and rambling while Arran poses greater challenges of ridge walking and mountaineering. Anyone looking for gentler pace, though, will find it in the form of numerous nature trails. There are easy walks to well known local landmarks, and seasonal ranger-lead walks from some of Ayrshire and Arran's country parks.

The National Cycling Network has routes in Ayrshire, passing through some of the most scenic countryside, and making use of off the road tracks and waterside paths wherever possible. Or from Largs, take the 10-minute ferry trip to the Isle of Cumbrae. The island is only four miles long and two miles wide, making the easiest and most fun way to get about, by bicycle ¿ take your own or hire one in Millport, pick a direction and cycle your cares away.

On Arran avariety of terrain awaits the cycling enthusiast and if you don¿t have your own bike with you, bicycles of all types are available for hire on the island. The 56 miles around the island are a long but popular route and villages along the way provide many opportunities to enjoy fine views and major landmarks. The String, across the middle of the island, is a testing route but you will be rewarded with spectacular views to the hills. There is an opportunity for off-road cycling from Dyemill to Kilmory on the south coast but the route passes through working forestry land and it is advisable to ensure felling is not in progress before setting off.

Ayrshire shares the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park and the Galloway Forest Park with neighbouring counties, and both provide a beautiful setting for a walking break or cycling holiday.

So if your boots were made for walking or you want to get on your bike, check out the following possibilities...

		Itinerary 1 - Arran Coastal Way Circular Walk This itinerary is made up of 7 walks, each about 15km in length.
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		Itinerary 2 - Cairntable Walk This is one of several walks around the village of Muirkirk. The Cairntable Walk is a climb rather than a walk, Cairntable being 1,944 feet above sea level.
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		Itinerary 3 - Dinmurchie Trail For those who appreciate a combination of forest and open hill, this walk will suit admirably. One of various walks around the picturesque village of Barr.
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		Itinerary 4 - Glenashdale Falls Walk One of Arran's most beautiful landmarks, Glenashdale Falls, lies at the end of a particularly scenic woodland walk. This is one of several walks through woodlands managed by Forest Enterprise.
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		Itinerary 5 - Goat Fell Enjoy the spectacular views from the summit of Arran¿s highest peak.
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		Itinerary 6 - Greta Falls This is a beautiful walk up the hills behind Largs, which requires a fair bit of climbing but with rewarding views over Largs and the islands.
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		Itinerary 7 - Laggan Walk This walk starts from Girvan in South Ayrshire. Enjoy the splendid views of Ailsa Craig and the Firth of Clyde from the summit of Laggan Hill.
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		Itinerary 8 - The Cock of Arran A splendid coastal walk, which takes you round the north end of the beautiful island of Arran, starting and finishing at the fine ruin of Lochranza Castle.
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		Itinerary 9 - Cumbrae Cycling The Isle of Great Cumbrae, is only 4 miles long and two miles wide. Why not hire a bike and cycle around the island. There are few hills along the way and the views are fabulous in every direction.
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		Itinerary 10 - Kilmory Road Cycling A nine mile long cycle route from Whiting Bay to Kilmory, which cuts through the forest.
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		Itinerary 11 - The National Cycling Route 7 This itinerary is a 50 mile route and is part of the National Cycle Network.
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