Dailly Trails

Walks starting in Dailly at the village square with the monument. The walks have been enhanced with works of art, benches, waymarkers and a modern footbridge across the River Girvan.

South Ayrshire Council developed, promotes and maintains the paths network centred on Dailly.

Walking Trails

A welcome seat with a panoramic view on the Dalquharran trails Photo: CLIVE DRUMMOND 

Dalquharran Trails 6 km / 3.7 miles

In 2023 an extensive network of trails was created in the Dalquharran Estate. They pass by the ruins of the old and 'new' Dalquharran castles and are waymarked with surfaces that make them fully accessible.

More information on Gillian’s Walks 

Barony Hill walk by the Water of Girvan with views to Dalquharran Castle Photo: CLIVE DRUMMOND 

Barony Hill Trail 10.5 km / 6.5 miles

A walk of contrasts – open moorland views, a summit ridge and idyllic woodland walking. For a short walk to sample the area, follow this route in reverse – from Dailly follow the River Girvan at the rear of the village as far as you care to go, then return along the same path.

There’s even a ruined castle or two. More information on the Dailly Trails leaflet and Walkhighlands.

Hadyard Hill, part of the Maxwellston Hill Trail 

Maxwellston Hill Trail 5.5 km / 3.5 miles

A rough hill walk to a panoramic viewpoint. This is one of the trickier walks in this area, requiring the ability to take and follow a compass bearing -useful should the mist descend on the featureless summit plateau. 

More information on the Dailly Trails leaflet and Walkhighlands.

The footpath leading from Dailly to Kilgrammie plantation 

Kilgrammie Trail 7.65 km / 4.74 miles

An attractive trail through conifers with the possibility of seeing roe deer, squirrel, sparrow hawks, and buzzard. 

More information on the Dailly Trails leaflet and Gillian’s Walks 

View to Dalquharran Castle from Lindayston Trail Photo: CLIVE DRUMMOND 

Lindsayston Trail 4.5 km / 2.75 miles

Leaving the village the route follows the burn through Lindsayston Wood. A series of delightful waterfalls and pools makes this an enchanting, secluded place. 

More information on the Dailly Trails leaflet and Gillian’s Walks.

Walking the Quarry Trail  

Quarry Trail 4.25 km / 2.5 miles

A short, circular trail, for those with limited time to sample the area. This trail can be linked with the Kilgrammie Trail to make for a longer excursion.

More information on the Dailly Trails leaflet.

Facilities

Car park at the square and monument next to Dailly Parish Church, Main Street, KA26 9SD