Ayrshire and Arran has a varied and accessible landscape with a range of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy and experience.

The area’s distinctive offerings and opportunities include the  Scottish Dark Sky Observatory at Craigengillan Estate and the recent Biosphere designation for Galloway and Southern Ayrshire. The region also offers a range of routes and trails from the climbing routes on Goatfell to the long distance walking routes and numerous shorter distance trails.

The diverse landscape means that the region appeals to a wide range of visitors from extreme adventurists to families and couples looking to combine a short walk with other activities in the area.