Great British beach activities: 10 best coastal cycle rides


16.06.2009

123 owl in ayrshire

For nature lovers

Irvine to Ayr, Ayrshire; National Cycle Network Route (NCN) 7; 19 miles

This popular, flat route starts at Irvine Beach Park. Meander through Gailes Marsh and Shewalton Wood wildlife reserves, where you'll see roe deer, whooper swans and long-eared owls. En route to Prestwick, whiz past Troon golf course and along the promenade to Ayr (ayrshirepaths.org.uk).

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