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Kirkoswald, Maidens And Turnberry

Maidens Beach and Harbour – The Pagoda at Swan Pond loop from Maidens

Easy

21

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Maidens Beach and Harbour – The Pagoda at Swan Pond loop from Maidens

01:38

6.33km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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313 m

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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2

2.68 km

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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3.58 km

Swan Pond Nessie Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

4

3.67 km

The Pagoda at Swan Pond

Highlight • Historical Site

This beautiful 18th/19th century pagoda perched on the edge of Swan Pond was built as a garden show-stopper for the former Marquess of Ailsa family.

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5

4.28 km

View of Ayr Beach and Ailsa Craig

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice tour on the sandy beach, the cliffs and the coastal forest to Castle Culzean

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5.72 km

Maidens Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

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6.33 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

1.76 km

1.76 km

401 m

214 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

1.55 km

1.11 km

501 m

401 m

308 m

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Thursday 15 October

12°C

7°C

54 %

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