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Kirkoswald, Maidens And Turnberry

Culzean Castle – Maidens Beach and Harbour loop from Culzean Castle

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Kirkoswald, Maidens And Turnberry

Culzean Castle – Maidens Beach and Harbour loop from Culzean Castle

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Culzean Castle – Maidens Beach and Harbour loop from Culzean Castle

00:52

11.4km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.2 km for 112 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.47 km

The Deer Park

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful herd of red deer and llamas are can be found grazing in The Deer Park.

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2.82 km

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 the 10th Earl of Cassilis. The breathtaking cliff-top masterpiece rises above woods, beaches, secret follies, parks and gardens. The castle is in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. For more information, visit: nts.org.uk/visit/places/culzean.

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3.23 km

Camellia House

Highlight • Structure

Originally built as an Orangery by James Donaldson in 1818, with an underfloor heating system known as a hypocaust system introduced by the Romans. However it failed to produce any fruit so just acted as a conservatory and later housed the camellias when they needed protection from the weather.

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6.22 km

Maidens Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful long golden beach with fine sand backing on to a grassy foreshore

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6.52 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 the Mull of Kintyre. Within the village, you find accommodation and options for food and drink.

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10.3 km

Culzean Castle and Country Park

Highlight • Castle

Culzean Country Park is a huge estate sitting on Scotland's western coast that was once the home to the Marquess of Ailsa. There are endless things to do and see in this park which are suitable for all ages. If you have time, it's well worth an explore.

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11.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.44 km

913 m

482 m

363 m

191 m

Surfaces

5.38 km

2.73 km

1.76 km

1.00 km

514 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 17 August

16°C

12°C

47 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Culzean Castle – Maidens Beach and Harbour loop from Culzean Castle

The Deer Park

Culzean Castle

Camellia House

Maidens Beach

Maidens Beach and Harbour

Culzean Castle and Country Park

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