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Kirkoswald, Maidens And Turnberry

Maidens Beach and Harbour – Culzean Castle loop from Turnberry

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Kirkoswald, Maidens And Turnberry

Maidens Beach and Harbour – Culzean Castle loop from Turnberry

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Maidens Beach and Harbour – Culzean Castle loop from Turnberry

03:33

13.6km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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2.20 km

Maidens Beach and Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Maidens is a small coastal village nestled within a natural harbour. The village beach boasts a long expanse of sand and grassy foreshore with stunning views of Ailsa Craig and …

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5.73 km

View of the Sea from Culzean Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just sit with you legs dangled over the edge of the castle wall and take in the sea view for a minutes as you look at the horizon. (Don’t worry …

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6.86 km

Culzean Castle

Highlight • Castle

Culzean Castle is a stunning fortification perched on the Ayrshire cliffs, overlooking the Firth of Clyde. The castle was built in stages between 1777 and 1792 on the order of …

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6.87 km

The Battery (1815 Artillery Fortification)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Battery is a artillery fortification built in 1815, coinciding with the end of the Napoleonic wars.
There are 8-10 cannons on display dated 1814.

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7.08 km

This lovely building would have once been used as the summer house by the Culzean family. The family were keen yacht racers and the mast from the famous winning 'Bloodhound' yacht was used as the centerpiece of the building.

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8.08 km

Swan Pond and Sea Dragon Sculpture, Culzean

Highlight • Structure

With real swans and a "Sea Dragon". The mythical creature was the creation of David Powell, the Girvan-born artist responsible for all fifteen willow sculptures on display at Culzean as part of Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 20/21.

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