The most scenic autumn walking routes to try in Ayrshire

The season marks the end of summer, seeing the leaves turn to a warm orange colour and fall from the trees.

If you're looking for a place to take an autumn stroll, here are a few suggestions.

The most scenic autumn walking routes to try in Ayrshire

Lynn Falls is located close to Darly (Image: Tripadvisor) Here are some of the most scenic autumn walks to try in Ayrshire.

Lynn Falls 

Lynn Falls near the town of Darly is a small walk packed with dozens of stunning features like waterfalls and rock formations all connected by quant footpaths. There is also a car park nearby, making it easy to drive to and from.

Biglees Waterfall has been described as a 'peaceful place' (Image: Tripadvisor)

Biglees Waterfall

This stunning woodland trail located near Largs features an extraordinary waterfall which has been described as a "peaceful place".

The local area is also well known for the Glenburn Reservoir and its stunning views of the Firth of Clyde (on a clear day). 

However, one user on Tripadvisor has warned: "We recently visited this lovely waterfall. As previous reviewers have mentioned it does require some scrambling down to, so I would not recommend it for young children, but exciting for older children if they are adventurous but sensible!"

Dean Castle was built by the Boyd Family after the Battle of Bannockburn (Tripadvisor)

Dean Castle Country Park

Located near the heart of Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, Dean Castle is a place steeped in history, featuring plenty of places to see the autumn leaves fall.

The park is built around Dean Castle, an ancient fortification built by the Boyd family after the land was awarded to them by Robert the Bruce for their services at the Battle of Bannockburn. 

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Eglinton Country Park features cafes and playparks (Image: Tripadvisor)

Eglinton Country Park 

Filled to the brim with ruined castles, dense woodland, and amenities like cafés and playparks, Eglinton Country Park is an excellent place to get active and learn about Ayrshire’s history this season. 

Eglinton Castle, which is just a stone’s throw away from Eglinton Loch, was built in 1797 by the 12th Earl of Eglinton before becoming a ruin in the 20th century.

The castle is rumoured to have secret tunnels which are said to run all the way to Kilwinning Abbey.