TICKET INFORMATION
From midnight on Sunday 28th April, until 12 noon on Wed 1st May, our ticketing system will be offline and Box Office phone lines will be closed meaning that you will not be able to purchase tickets for shows. This is to allow us to implement an exciting new ticketing system. Fitness classes and activities will still be bookable online during this time.
Routes in East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire has a variety of path networks suitable for a range of user groups which take in some of Ayrshire’s finest and varied countryside - from river valleys with their wooded gorges to the glacially carved valleys of the Southern Uplands.
These path networks include
The River Ayr Way, Scotland’s first source to sea path network and one of Scotland’s Great Trails.
Loch Doon and the Doon Valley Area which incorporates Loch Doon, the largest inland loch in Southern Scotland, the beautiful Craigengillan Estate, the spectacular Dalcairnie Falls and much more.
The Irvine Valley Trail which links the towns of Darvel, Newmilns, Galston and Hurlford with a myriad of footpaths through tranquil open countryside, high moorland, dappled riverside and shaded woodland, rich and diverse in wildlife. Work on the Darvel to Loudoun Hill route has been progressing well since the start of the year and the contractor has now completed path works, drainage and new fencing on the majority of this route.
The Lugar Water Trail which skirts Knockroon Wood and follows the Lugar Water to Ochiltree also taking in the beautiful Dumfries Estate.
East Ayrshire not only offers recreational activities for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, but also for those with an interest in water access. Popular canoeing spots in the area include Loch Doon, the River Doon, the River Ayr and Ness Glen which has been given a grade 3 (3+) rating although during sustained wet weather the rapids are much faster and the grade is raised to a 4. Visit www.canoescotland.org for information on getting started and local clubs.
Core Paths and East Ayrshire’s Core Path Plan
The Land Reform Scotland Act (2003) was implemented in February 2005, giving us several powers and duties to maintain responsible use of the outdoors, both land and inland water. These included the duty to produce a Core Path Plan which meets the needs of the community, providing a number of routes which give reasonable access throughout the area. East Ayrshire’s Core Path Plan was adopted on 5 November 2008 and is currently subject to review. Further updates and details relating to the planned consultation exercise will be available in due course.
You can view descriptions and maps of our Core Paths using the link below. More local routes will be added in the coming weeks