One of Scotland\'s most fertile regions, Ayrshire has it all – from beach to pasture, hill to forest, all interspersed with echoes of an industrial past. Once the domain of Covenanters and latterly heavy industry, outdoor pursuits – including golf at several world-class courses– now draw visitors into the countryside that inspired Scotland’s favourite son Robert Burns. This guide offers 40 moderate walks which offer surprising variety, from sedate strolls along sandy beaches to rough heather moorland hillwalks. Most routes begin and end at a town or village which offer public transport options.