ACE Autumn Walking Festival – Celebrating Connection, Nature, and Wellbeing
The ACE Autumn Walking Festival is a seasonal celebration of walking, community, and the changing landscape of Carrick. Organised by the Adventure Centre for Education, the festival offers a rich programme of guided walks that highlight the beauty and heritage of our local coastline, hills, rivers, and forests during the vibrant autumn months.
- Guided Walks for All Abilities: From gentle coastal strolls to more challenging hill walks, there’s something for everyone—families, older adults, seasoned hikers, and beginners alike. Girvan To Barr Walk, Lendalfoot to Girvan Walk, Blue Health Walk Girvan
- Blue and Green Health Focus: Walks are designed to support physical activity, mental wellbeing, and social connection, often incorporating mindful moments, breathwork, or opportunities to pause and appreciate nature.
- Local Stories and Insights: Many walks include local guides sharing stories about the environment, history, wildlife, and culture of the region.
- Community and Inclusion: The festival welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, with several walks tailored to promote inclusion and reduce isolation.
Whether you’re seeking fresh air, new friendships, or a deeper connection with nature, the ACE Autumn Walking Festival is an invitation to slow down, explore, and enjoy the benefits of being outdoors during one of the most beautiful times of the year. This will be over the first three weekends in September.
Well-being Walk: Girvan to Lendalfoot 7th September 10am. (BOOKING ESSENTIAL SEE BELOW)
Meet us at Davy’s Snack Shack, Girvan, at 10am for a revitalising guided walk over the rolling hills to Lendalfoot. This gentle-paced journey takes in stunning coastal views, open countryside, and glimpses of Ailsa Craig, with time to pause, breathe deeply, and enjoy the natural beauty along the way. Please bear in mind this is a moderate level walk and requires previous off path walking experience. Children over 10 years of age must have had experience of previous hill walks and must be accompanied by their parents.
We’ll finish at Lendalfoot Community Hall, where transport will be provided back to Girvan Community Garden for refreshments.
This special event is kindly funded by the Scottish Governments Community Health and Wellbeing Fund through VASA, Girvan Town Team and Girvan Community Garden.
Spaces are limited – booking essential.
Guided Walk: Girvan to Barr Village
Saturday 20th September – 10:30am start
Join us for our annual Girvan to Barr Village guided walk, a much-loved tradition that takes in some of South Ayrshire’s finest scenery. We’ll meet at Davy’s Snack Shack, Girvan, at 10:30am, before setting off on a moderate route that winds from the seaside town of Girvan through rolling farmland, river valleys, and woodland trails, finishing in the charming hill village of Barr.
The walk is of moderate difficulty, suitable for regular walkers, and offers plenty of opportunities to take in the changing landscapes along the way. On arrival in Barr, refreshments will be provided, and return transport to Girvan will be arranged for all participants.
Come along, enjoy the journey, and be part of a tradition that brings people together year after year.
This special event is kindly funded by the Scottish Governments Community Health and Wellbeing Fund through VASA.
Places are limited, Please book your free ticket below. Please only book a ticket if you ar 100% going!
Please note No Dogs are permitted on these walks.