Cycling

East Ayrshire has a number of dedicated cycle routes including the National Cycle Network Route 73 which links Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock and Eglinton Country Park in Irvine as well as linking to the Irvine Valley

Coalfield Cycle Route

This is a 70km on and off road cycle route which begins in Dalmellington, travelling through the coalfields of East Ayrshire before finishing in Muirkirk

This route will be signed in 2010 as part of the Core Path Plan

Horse Riding in East Ayrshire

There are also a number of sites within East Ayrshire which are suitable for horse riding including Craigengillan Estate, Dalmellington and Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock.  The town of Patna also has a designated bridle route. For further information on these routes visit contact 01563 522702 or email info@theriverayrway.org