Join us for a range of free activities for everyone of all ages as part ExplorAYR celebrating active travel, sport and outdoor activities across Ayr from 12th-14th September.
ExplorAYR starts on Friday 12th September at Rozelle Park with a variety of sports, bushcraft sessions and a family Bat Walk.
Burns Museum is the main venue on Saturday 13th September from 12-4pm with guided cycling and walking tours, BMX skills workshops and stalls galore. There are also a number of talks taking place; come and learn about wildlife encounters on the Ayrshire Coastal path, find out more about the Ayrshire Link project, or come and enjoy some live music from the Junkman Choir.
On Sunday 14th September the River Doon, Greenan Shore and Belleisle take centre stage with a focus on getting active in our natural spaces, coastline and rivers. Activities will be running from 9am including runAYR, mountain bike skills sessions, canoeing, paddleboarding and beach yoga.
All activities are free but some must be booked in advance. There will also be free activities to join in on the day.
Saturday 13th September
10:00 - Guided Walk – Alloway Tunnel Murals (8+)
11:00 - Guided Walk from Ayr Train Station
11:00 - Led Cycle Ride from Ayr Station (12+)
12:00 - Official Launch – Poets Path
12:30 - Led Cycle Ride to Dunure Road Gardens (8+)
12:30 - Ayrshire Link Project - Updated Plans
13:00 - Gillian's Walk The Ayrshire Coastal Path - Talk and Question Session
13:30 - Intro to On Road Cycling (16+)
13:30 - Led Cycle Ride to Dunure Road Gardens (14+)
13:30 - Cycling without age - Trishaw Trip
14:00 - Guided Walk (18+)
14:00 - Animal Champions – Story Led Active Play (3-9 years)
14:30 - Mini Outdoor Discovery with Dolphin House (4-7 years)
14:30 - The Culzean Way - SAPI
14:30 - Led Cycle to Dunure Road Gardens (8+)
15:00 - Animal Champions – Story Led Active Play (3-9 years)
15:30 - Space for Everyone - Barbara Rae, Road Safety Officer
15:30 - Led Cycle to Dunure Road Gardens (14+)
15:30 - Walking Scotland - Richard Armstrong Talk
Sunday 14th September
09:00 - RunAYR (16+)
10:00 - Teas for Health and Wellbeing (14+)
10:00 - Cold Water Dipping (13+)
10:00 - Cani-Hike Auchincruive (13+)
10:15 - Wellbeing by the Waves (16+)
10:15 - Beach Explorers: Conservation Fun (4+)
10:30 - Family Led Cycle Ride (8+)
11:30 - Cold Water Dipping (13+)
11:30 - Teas for Health and Wellbeing (14+)
11:45 - Guided Trail Ride (10+)
12:00 - Wee Wild Wander (3-9 years)
12:00 - Intro to Mountain Biking (10-17)
13:00 - Wee Wild Wander (3-9 years)
13:15 - Wellbeing by the Waves (16+)
13:15 - Beach Explorers: Conservation (4+)
13:15 - Intro to Mountain Biking (10-17)
13:30 - Cold Water Dipping (13+)
13:30 - Teas for Health and Wellbeing (14+)
14:00 - Fin Flapping Fun (3-9 years)
14:15 - Learn to Ride Session (5-10)
14:30 - Intro to Mountain Biking (10-17)
15:00 - Fin Flapping Fun (3-9 years)
15:00 - Learn to Ride Session (10+)
Monday 15th September
10:00 - Alloway & Greenan Castle Loop (16+)
Tuesday 16th September
10:00 - Fullarton Nature Walk (16+)
Wednesday 17th September
10:30 - Learn to Nordic Walk
Thursday 18th September
10:00 - Belleisle & Alloway Walk (16+)
Saturday 20th September
13:30 - Guided Hike, Maidens & Culzean Coast Circular
Wednesday 24th September
09:45 - Castles History Tour (16+)
10:30 - Introduction to Digital Navigation
14:00 - Rozelle House Tour (16+)
Thursday 25th September
10:00 - Belleisle & Alloway Walk (16+)
Friday 26th September
09:00 - Cornish Hill Walk (16+)
Sunday 28th September
10:00 - Alloway Walk (16+)