The best dog walking routes in Ayshire shared by AllTrails

Luckily, Ayrshire has dozens of beautiful routes, including coastal paths and those taking in stunning views of beautiful rolling hills.

If you're looking for somewhere to take your four-legged friend when the weather is looking good, here are some of the best spots, according to experts.

The best walking routes to take your dog on in Ayrshire

The Shewalton Moss Circular is located near Irvine and is 'easy' (Image: Alltrails)

Here are the best walking routes across Ayrshire to take your dog on, according to the experts over at AllTrails.

Glen Rosa and Brodick Bay Circular, Isle of Arran

This 9.5km route on the Isle of Arran is popular with hikers, walkers and bird watchers.

Taking 2 hours and 19 minutes to complete, the route offers solitude and off-leash spots for dogs.

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Glen Rosa Circular, Isle of Arran

Glen Rosa Circular offers an 8km circular path that is of moderate difficulty, taking just under 2 hours to complete.

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Giant's Graves and Glenashdale Waterfall Circular, Isle of Arran

Taking around an hour and a half to complete, the 5km walking route is popular with hikers, runners and dog walkers.

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West Kilbride to Fairlie via Crosbie Hills, East Kilbride

Located on the outskirts of East Kilbride, the path is over 11km long and takes around 3 hours and a half to complete.

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The West Kilbride to Fairlie route takes around 3 hours to complete (Image: Alltrails)

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Clauchlands and Dun Fionn Circular, Isle of Arran

This 5km route is also located on the Isle of Arran and takes only an hour and a half to walk in its entirety.

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Shewalton Moss Circular, Irvine

The Shewwaton Moss Circular route, located near Irvine in North Ayrshire, is considered an easy path for beginners. Taking just over an hour, the loop is around 6km long.

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Byne Hill, Girvan

The Byne Hill walking path is just south of Girvan and is popular with hikers, walkers and runners.

The path is also short at around 4km long, taking just over an hour to complete.

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Three Green Knights and Annbank Circular, Ayr

Found on the banks of the River Ayr, The Three Knights and Annabank circular takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete and is around 10km long.

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Lamlash and the Clauchland Hills, Isle of Arran

This Isle of Arran path is 10km long and takes in magnificent sea views as well as rolling hills.

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River Ayr Way 2: Sorn to Stair, Mauchline

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If you're looking for a more challenging walk, the River Ayr Way 2 is the route for you and your dog.

At just under 20km in length, the East Ayrshire path takes almost 5 hours to complete and is especially isolated at certain points.

Find out more about these routes and more on the AllTrails website.