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Ayrshire, Scotland

Heads of Ayr Caravan Park

— (0)Price on Pitchup55.463°N, 4.630°W
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The rhythmic crash of waves against Ayrshire's rugged coastline provides a constant soundtrack at Heads of Ayr Caravan Park, where salt-tinged breezes sweep across open pitches and the Firth of Clyde stretches towards the Isle of Arran's distinctive peaks.

This year-round site welcomes tents, campervans and caravans to Scotland's southwest coast, positioned where dramatic clifftops meet sandy beaches. You're on the doorstep of Burns Country, with the poet's birthplace cottage and atmospheric monuments dotted throughout the surrounding countryside. Culzean Castle's clifftop grandeur lies nearby, while Ayr's traditional seaside charm offers bucket-and-spade beaches and harbour walks.

Facilities are straightforward with toilets and showers available for guests. The campfire policy requires checking on arrival, so confirm current arrangements when you book. The exposed coastal setting suits hardy campers who appreciate dramatic seascapes and bracing sea air over sheltered woodland pitches. With year-round opening, this is a place for experiencing Scotland's coast in all its moods, from storm-watching weekends to summer sunset evenings overlooking the water.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
15°C
Overcast
9 mph
72%
7-Day Outlook
Today
19° / 14°
95%
Tue
19° / 14°
100%
Wed
17° / 13°
56%
Thu
18° / 13°
70%
Fri
17° / 12°
42%
Sat
16° / 13°
47%
Sun
18° / 14°
31%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

5 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Whithorn Way (alternative to east of Troon)

Hiking routeLocal network
9.55 km from campsite

Whithorn Way - a Glasgow Cathedral to Girvan

Hiking routeRegional network
11.38 km from campsite

Whithorn Way (Fisherton (A719) to Maybole)

Hiking routeLocal network
10.38 km from campsite

Ayrshire Coastal Path

Hiking routeNational trail
12.95 km from campsite
Route length: 170 km
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River Ayr Way

Hiking routeNational trail
20.43 km from campsite
Route length: 66 km
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