Dailly Trails / Hill Walking

Five trails, with distinctive way-markers, have been established in the Girvan Valley, each route originating in the Village Square. They are as follows:

Barony Hill Trail 10.5 km / 6.5 miles (Red)

Immerse yourself in a walk that awakens the senses: witness the vast expanse of the moorland, conquer an exhilarating summit, and lose yourself in the serenity of the forest. To savour a quick taste of the landscape, meander along the River Girvan from Dailly, retracing your steps when desired. (Bonus: spot a crumbling castle amidst the scenery!)

For more details please click here.

Maxwellston Hill Trail 5.5 km / 3.5 miles (Yellow)

Reach new heights on this challenging hill walk, culminating in a breathtaking panoramic view. This route calls for the ability to follow a compass bearing, especially as conditions can change suddenly, with the summit prone to mist.

For more details, please click here.

Quarry Trail 4.25 km / 2.5 miles (Orange)

Sample the best of the area on this brief, circular trail - perfect for those with limited time. For a more immersive experience, easily extend your journey by linking to the Kilgrammie Trail.

Kilgrammie Trail 7.65 km / 4.74 miles (Blue)

Embark on a scenic trail through fragrant conifer forests, where you might glimpse the local wildlife: graceful roe deer, playful squirrels, soaring sparrowhawks, and majestic buzzards.

Lindsayston Trail 4.5 km / 2.75 miles (Green)

As you leave the village, allow the gently flowing burn to guide you through Lindsayston Wood—an alluring, hidden sanctuary. Discover a mesmerising collection of waterfalls and tranquil pools that make this a truly enchanting place.

Leaflets with map (as below), are available in the Community Hall, the Dailly Store and Morrison's Dailly in the village.

There is also an information board in the Square in Dailly, on the Main Street, by the Church. Photos of which are below.

You can also visit the Ayrshire Paths website here.

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Dalquharran Walks 6 km / 3.7 miles

In 2023 an extensive network of trails was created in the Dalquharran Estate. They pass by the ruins of the old and 'new' Dalquharran castles and are waymarked with surfaces that make them fully accessible.

For more details, please see this page.

Important Notice To All Walkers

At all times, dog owners must ensure that dogs are under control and do not disturb wildlife.

Please follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

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Dailly Arts Project

Dailly Community Council decided to enhance the walks with works of art and the benches, waymarkers and the footbridge in the village are sculptures that are both eye catching and practical.

Nigel Ross made the benches, which are carved from timber gifted by the Bargany and Kilkerran Estates.

Jimmy Ritchie designed and made the waymarkers to reflect local history and the then current debate on Land Reform and Access.

He talked with the children of Dailly Primary School and the Oak Leaf and Tramway markers were developed from their ideas.

Steve Dilworth designed the bridge with the help from Professor lain McLeod of Strathclyde University and with Charles Scott and Partners acting as Consulting Engineers. Donald Cameron of AMSCO Alexandria built the bridge.

Juliet Dean of PACE Edinburgh was the Arts Consultant to the project.

Looking for a shorter, less challenging walk?

Please consider the Dalquharran Walks.

Action and adventure ahoy!

Discover Adventure Carrick, a branch of the Adventure Centre for Education (ACE), a community-based charity located in Girvan. They specialize in team activities for friends tourists and residents alike. There are plenty of excursions and courses, all year round. Click here for their website.