Troon Walks

The Smugglers' Trail 8 km / 5 miles

This trail leads from South Beach, Troon, along the Wrack Road across Royal Troon Golf Course, past Crosbie Kirk and through Fullarton Woods. From the Main Street, Loans the trail crosses ancient woodland and enjoys stunning views over the Firth of Clyde. This historic route has been in regular use from early times including by those famous smugglers. Rumour has it the smugglers may return after Brexit. An easy to moderate coastal and woodland walk the incline sharpens to 1:6 in places. The walk takes about 2 hours. Sensible footwear is advised as the path can be muddy in places.

More information on The Smugglers’ Trail leaflet and Gillian’s Walks.

Troon Town Centre Circular 5.2 km / 3.2 miles

This walk is good for all seasons of the year and takes in the history of the Ballast Bank and Troon Harbour, an area developed in 1806 by the Duke of Portland to export his coal from Kilmarnock to Ireland. Troon Marina is built on the site of the first steam engine railway that ran from Kilmarnock from 1816.

More information on the Paths Around Troon leaflet.

Fullarton Woods to Woodland Walk 5.3 km / 3.3 miles

This walk starts from Fullarton Woods car park. On the way south of the car park, adjacent to the rugby club, lie the remains of Crosby Castle. This was dismantled by in 1745 and rebuilt as Fullarton House by Colonel William Fullarton, which was itself demolished in 1966. The original coach house and farm buildings remain and have been renovated into a terraced courtyard through a baronial archway. The walk goes along the cycle path before returning to the car park.

More information on the Paths Around Troon leaflet.

Royal Troon Golf Course Walk 7 km / 4.3 miles

Starting from the Town Hall, which was built and financed by the 6th Duke of Portland, follow the esplanade to Royal Troon Golf Clubhouse before going onto the sands beyond the dunes. Taking the path across the golf course to join the cycle path. Continue on the cycle path to Marr College built in 1935 by Charles Kerr Marr who left his vast fortune for education of the people of Troon. The walk returns to Troon Town Hall.

More information on the Paths Around Troon leaflet.

Past and Present Circular 13.7 km / 8.5 miles

This walk also starts at Troon Town Hall going north along the esplanade following the cycle path, this time continuing along the shoreline to Barassie. Then on to Barassie railway station, Loans, the Smugglers Path, Fullarton Woods, Royal Troon Golf Course before returning to the Town Hall.

More information on the Paths Around Troon leaflet.